The IWSG Blog Hop
Every month, the Insecure Writers Support Group hosts a blog hop with an optional question meant to inspire and encourage other writers. Special thanks to founder Alex Cavanaugh and to this month’s co-hosts, Janet Alcorn, T. Powell Coltrin, Natalie Aguirre, and Pat Garcia.
This month's question: How long have you been blogging?
(Or on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram?) What do you like about it and how has it changed?
(Or on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram?) What do you like about it and how has it changed?
My very first blog post was on Halloween in 2013. I can’t believe it’s been ten years!
At the time, I thought I would focus on writing resources (a solid idea) and blog twice a week (oh, silly me). I ended my first post with a slightly blurry photo of our Westie, Rocky, and our Schneagle, Luna. (My mom commented about the photo (left) – where are Luna’s eyes?)
Sadly, Rocky has since passed away. Here’s a current photo of Luna (right) with better lighting. :)
At the time, I thought I would focus on writing resources (a solid idea) and blog twice a week (oh, silly me). I ended my first post with a slightly blurry photo of our Westie, Rocky, and our Schneagle, Luna. (My mom commented about the photo (left) – where are Luna’s eyes?)
Sadly, Rocky has since passed away. Here’s a current photo of Luna (right) with better lighting. :)
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These days, my monthly blog posts focus mostly on the intersection of creativity and productivity.
I’ve struggled through the years to define how my blog differs from my newsletter (which I started in 2015). The blog has remained writing resource-focused, while my newsletter (please subscribe!) is a little more personal, with reading recommendations, book news, life events, and funny memes.
One last thing: I also serve as the communications manager for Rebecca Dykes Writers, a group that serves as a resource for those who wish to write stories about violence against women and girls for young readers. If you're interested, you can sign up for the newsletter or join the digital community.
Do you blog and write a newsletter?
If so, how do you separate your content between the two?
If so, how do you separate your content between the two?
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