tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post4211198217846652461..comments2024-03-27T16:57:59.249-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Tell Me Something TuesdayKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62821284562679122072019-07-15T01:52:00.826-04:002019-07-15T01:52:00.826-04:00That's one of the reasons I decided to add mor...That's one of the reasons I decided to add more Harry Potter posts to my blog. They're more fun to write for me, and they pull in three to sometimes five times the views, so I can blog less and still keep my numbers up to sometimes get decent ARCs, although like you... I've been waiting an borrowing books after they've been published, rather than stress out about the ARCs. 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68957098970391258772019-07-08T15:10:03.331-04:002019-07-08T15:10:03.331-04:00I realized I was doing that more and more. NEEDING...I realized I was doing that more and more. NEEDING the book then forgetting about it but still being stressed by the hole thing and doing it again for the next book.<br /><br />I had to back off and find some kind of balance because it was more stress than fun. I do still request arc's but I only request what I think I'll like and not more than I can comfortably take on. <br /><br />The library has been so freeing - realizing you can read a book a year later and it's FIIIIINE. Teh world doesn't end lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-22778039279772856072019-07-08T15:07:37.612-04:002019-07-08T15:07:37.612-04:00Yup! I don't think they understand just how mu...Yup! I don't think they understand just how much work goes into it. A "free book" requires a lot of time investment on our part. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-36510468710089721032019-07-08T15:05:50.171-04:002019-07-08T15:05:50.171-04:00Everyone has to find their own groove. What works ...Everyone has to find their own groove. What works for me might not work for someone else. I'm glad most of the "how to blog" rules have died out. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-62562370738754597512019-07-08T15:04:50.979-04:002019-07-08T15:04:50.979-04:00It was so different when I started. You could get ...It was so different when I started. You could get 20 new followers PER WEEK. easily. That kind of following is pretty much over now. I'm comfortable with my little niche. I can't blog the way I used to anyway. It was too draining.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79006942581520529112019-07-08T15:03:28.001-04:002019-07-08T15:03:28.001-04:00Yeah - I don't antagonize over reviews or anyt...Yeah - I don't antagonize over reviews or anything but even so - we do all hope all this effort leads to sales and helping spread the word about what we love. That doesn't happen with my other hobbies. No one judges me if a plant dies lol<br /><br />But I love it and all the people! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7384400976393404662019-07-07T18:23:52.408-04:002019-07-07T18:23:52.408-04:00This is such a good philosophy to have - good for ...This is such a good philosophy to have - good for you! There was a book that I had pre-ordered and was going to read quickly and review right away, but when it got delayed in the mail by a month (and other difficulties ensued) I felt like a failure and lost motivation to read it. Considering how much I looked forward to reading it, it was a huge shame. But I've realized that it's okay if I wait to read it until I am ready for it, and it doesn't have to be at the height of its popularity - it just sometimes takes a while to get to that stage.Prototype_SR04https://www.blogger.com/profile/09508503497571637899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-34419267645300475622019-07-06T05:06:25.864-04:002019-07-06T05:06:25.864-04:00I may be late to it but this is a brilliant post. ...I may be late to it but this is a brilliant post. I am majorly impressed at how long you've kept going with blogging and I think treating blogging as the hobby it is for most of us is the best way to keep going. I think we all have times we aren;t motivated to blog and although I feel guilty when I neglect a hobby I do find I don't feel as bad about as when I neglect blogging but I work 40 hours a week, I spend time with friends and family and actually reading books so no, I don't always have the motivation to spend blogging after that.<br /><br />I do agree that many people view bloggers as free labour yet berate us and make us feel bad for wanting to benefit in some way, like free arcs. We aren't paid for our time and I applaud the bloggers who are committed enough to work to get paid for their time. Me? I'm happy with a free arc, but I'm not going to ask for one if my small effort of reading and reviewing it and promoting it about is not appreciated. Maybe you're right, maybe library books are the way forward with this one?Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8396084872383607812019-06-30T08:36:37.157-04:002019-06-30T08:36:37.157-04:00Quote: "There’s something about blogging that...Quote: "There’s something about blogging that feels more like a job than other hobbies. In particular, book blogging – I guess because it’s ruled by hype and release dates – you get serious FOMO if you aren’t staying on top of things. And feel guilt if you can’t. It's also very tied up in our self worth. Like if you fail - as if it says something about you, personally."<br />SO TRUE.<br /><br />Even when you try to stay away from drama and don't let yourself be swept away by hype, or are naturally resistant to it (that would be me LOL), book blogging can be stressful. And when you can't seem to recommend books to your friends (that would ALSO be me 😂 - most of the times), it feels like you've failed and you have no real purpose and why are you still sweating over those reviews? But...there's always the one person who listens (maybe even one who will never comment and let you know they did LOL). And you did create something. And you escaped your problems for a while. And you still have people to talk to, if virtually. I think that's what pushes me forward.<br /><br />Now, we have to celebrate those 10 years in December - don't we? 🤔 😉Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-2811085563199424522019-06-27T03:48:28.054-04:002019-06-27T03:48:28.054-04:00I'm still trying to figure out the right balan...I'm still trying to figure out the right balance of how to blog, I guess. But I like you, at this point I feel like I've got a great group of followers. So even when Twitter is a hot mess, my blog is still my happy place lol.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83312875258540833122019-06-26T17:24:30.608-04:002019-06-26T17:24:30.608-04:00Not many bloggers make it the long haul to ten yea...Not many bloggers make it the long haul to ten years, so congratulations for that! I like that you've decided to approach it more like a hobby and that that has been working out so well for you since ^.^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-22690878373707151712019-06-26T14:22:58.567-04:002019-06-26T14:22:58.567-04:00It makes me sad that bloggers feel like they have ...It makes me sad that bloggers feel like they have to do it ALL or not at all. <br /><br />There's a lot less pressure now and less *how to blog right* and that helps.<br /><br />I'm at a really great place with it now. Especially with using the library more. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-49338370440607974512019-06-26T14:09:39.476-04:002019-06-26T14:09:39.476-04:00I hate the drama. I really hate the drama.
And b...I hate the drama. I really hate the drama. <br /><br />And burn out is so real... I mean, I deleted my first book blog and all associated social media when I hit a complete wall with book blogging, reading and general exhaustion. I started Sunny Buzzy books 5 months later because after a break I realised I missed it but I was back to the very beginning of my 'blogging journey' as it was too late to get my previous blog stuff back and in the end that was a good thing. I was able to do what I want and come at it with a fresh perspective. <br />Now, I'm with you. I'll post what I want. This isn't a job. I'm not paid for this. I started falling back into the ARC/Tour trap and then had enough of that earlier this year after a few stressy experiences. <br /><br />10 years is one hell of an achievement!Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-78378288583873627262019-06-26T13:38:31.407-04:002019-06-26T13:38:31.407-04:00Yes! I don't fight it anymore. It usually last...Yes! I don't fight it anymore. It usually lasts 1-2 weeks and then I miss it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-77560219140272587362019-06-26T13:37:43.463-04:002019-06-26T13:37:43.463-04:00It really is. I'm in a really good place with ...It really is. I'm in a really good place with it right now though.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-84601240480597540502019-06-26T13:37:02.500-04:002019-06-26T13:37:02.500-04:00I've had to learn that it doesn't HAVE to ...I've had to learn that it doesn't HAVE to be ALL IN or nothing.<br /><br />I've thought about quitting but then I miss everyone and this outlet but I just can't keep up with the daily grind or reviewing everything. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-69838340887809120792019-06-26T11:34:33.818-04:002019-06-26T11:34:33.818-04:00I'm totally with you on this! When I get overw...I'm totally with you on this! When I get overwhelmed or in a slump, I've found that the best thing to do is just go with it. I allow myself time to decompress and then get back to it when I feel up to it. Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-4965296880326105922019-06-26T10:03:26.056-04:002019-06-26T10:03:26.056-04:00Oh gosh, keeping up with blogging can be so tiring...Oh gosh, keeping up with blogging can be so tiring. I've definitely gotten to the point where I try not to worry about how much I'm posting and when. I do want to get better at blogging ahead because that's just helpful for me. I do try and focus on the people that are nice and doing their own thing and don't care about the drama. We're all here because we love books, or whatever else we blog about, and everyone should be respectful of that. <br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173712310551704579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60721852686490646832019-06-26T07:25:55.583-04:002019-06-26T07:25:55.583-04:00The blog eats up so much of my time these days, st...The blog eats up so much of my time these days, stopping me from reading, watching films, catching up with TV shows, scrapbooking etc. I'm sort of in a critical phase where I will be cutting back content to free up more time, to see if that works. Otherwise at the end of the year I might be looking at the possibility of giving up the blog. I'll see how it goes though.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-65252631200145166062019-06-25T14:55:07.609-04:002019-06-25T14:55:07.609-04:00I'm with you. I don't care if anyone likes...I'm with you. I don't care if anyone likes my blog lol I have to do what's fun for me or else I can't continue. I won't go back to treating it as an obligation. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-25424758371173152102019-06-25T14:53:57.971-04:002019-06-25T14:53:57.971-04:00I haven't been directly involved in any dram (...I haven't been directly involved in any dram (also knocks on wood lol) but several of my friends have and I think we're in this era of just hurling accusations at each other and assigning motives. <br /><br />I keep hearing authors complain about negative reviews and saying we're trolls or just trying to get free books and seriously?? Do you know how hard & costly) this hobby is??? Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-32686930731961038152019-06-25T14:51:33.740-04:002019-06-25T14:51:33.740-04:00It really isn't a big thing now. It's more...It really isn't a big thing now. It's more about influencing and pretty pictures via IG or YouTube now.<br /><br />I feel like we had a big shuffle and we're what's left lol<br /><br />happy 10 years Tracy! I'm so glad you are still around. I adore your blog. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-51056037036294734842019-06-25T14:49:46.201-04:002019-06-25T14:49:46.201-04:00That's great! So few of us old timers left lol...That's great! So few of us old timers left lol<br /><br />Yes, page views are great. You don't want to blog into a void but if I'm going to continue and not burn out I had to change my focus and attitude. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-28081789403986727012019-06-25T14:48:13.128-04:002019-06-25T14:48:13.128-04:00I almost quit a few times and ended up taking seve...I almost quit a few times and ended up taking several longish breaks. <br /><br />For me, I have to do it my way or uit. Even if it means less followers or page views. <br /><br />I used to post 7 days a week, host features, auctions, giveaways and I basically didn't have a life outside blogging. It was fun and I don't regret it - but I couldn't keep that pace up indefinably - especially for something that I don't get paid for (& cost me money!).<br /><br />I think a lot of bloggers buy into having to do it a certain way or you shouldn't do it at all. I know so many that quit just because they couldn't post 5-7 days per week. You don't need to!!<br />I'm glad you're still around and I hope you find what works for you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71418471603990156472019-06-25T14:44:30.412-04:002019-06-25T14:44:30.412-04:00How long have you been blogging? I've been fol...How long have you been blogging? I've been following you for about a year but for some reason I thought you've been around for a long time.<br /><br />That's the right attitude!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.com