I think writer’s block is simply the dread that you are going to write something horrible. – Roy Blount, Jr.
Is this post good enough?
Are people going to read it?
What if they don’t?
Are people going to share it?
I should change the title…
I should find another image…
Sh*t, does this even make any sense?
Am I getting my point across?
It’s too long…
It’s too short…
I should just re-write it…
These are some of the dozens of questions that race through your head just before you hit the publish button. You second guess yourself. Sometimes you say “screw it,” and you publish that post anyway. Other times, the inner critic wins and you call it quits (you don’t publish anything).
Accept the fact that…
- Your very first blog post might very well suck
- No one is going to comment at first (you just need to learn to close with questions and invite a dialog)
- Some people, aren’t going to like your content no matter how hard you try
- You can’t please everyone (see #3)
- People are going to read but not always comment (remember #2)
- People are going to comment but not always share
- Growing your subscriber base takes time (a lot of time)
And lastly, you’ll get better.
Reading books about blogging and posts about blogging isn’t going to make you a better writer. Writing more is going to make you a better writer. Yes, your writing is good enough and it’ll get better.
Just hit publish (more often).
Ok?
This is right on point in my case. I tend to over think many things, but especially my writing. Back in the day, I have written a number of things that were well received by readers. However, since the advent of blogging and my reading of so many excellent pieces out there, I am feeling a little (just a little) intimidated. Gotta go now, and hit “Publish”
If you’re not detached from the outcome, the constant need for approval and recognition will do your head in.
I’ve written what I consider to be some good posts, some great posts, and some completely sucky posts. Only to find that you never can tell what will fly, and what never catches the light of day.
Ya just gotta keep shippin
Right on Jackie. I’ve shot some video posts that I was sure wouldn’t resonate, then some that I thought would be Youtube gold… only to find out ultimately your audience is really going to decide. All you have to worry about is doing your absolute best to provide them with the greatest content you can. And the rest will take care of itself.
It’s funny my mom used to tell us kids, “You can’t be good all the time.” It was always in reference to sneaking sweets or some other harmless mischievousness, but I really think she prepared me for “Just Publishing.”
Funny how those early life lessons that we shrug off transfer into real lessons.
Hey Ricardo…I seriously underestimated the time it takes me to publish something I’m proud to put my name to. I have cut down my posts dramatically to focus of quality rather than quality, the engagement seams to have fallen alot, but I think that’s because my engagement has reduced alot. Blogging was taking up too much of my life. I have learnt to leave posts 24 hours to marinade, not just as I usually do a much sharper edit, but fresh eyes are always good. When ever I just say fu*k it and press publish, I usually regret it
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