The A - Z of Blogging

Blogging can be hard work.
Sometimes a blogger just isn't feeling it - that may be a reading slump, a time issue, unexpected upsets taking you away from blogging, your day job, or just general can't-be-arsed-itis!

I myself have had a combination of all of the above recently and I am struggling to get back on track. So in an attempt to kick-start the creative blogging juices, I'm going to start a series of blog posts entitled The A - Z of Blogging.

Basically I'll be writing up a small feature about all things (book) blogging related according to the alphabet. It'll just be a bit of fun, nothing too serious and definitely not gospel of any kind - just an exercise in fun and frivolity!

Maybe you'll join me along the way, find something to laugh about or even bitch about - I'm all for a good discussion and a bit of banter!

Random Ramblings & Giveaway

I'm a procrastinator.

Seriously.
I have around twenty partially written blog posts, several spotlight posts, multiple reviews - some are half written or lack substance, or they are scribbled on pieces of paper in a pile on my desk!

I feel blocked. Stymied. Burnt out.
I really need a kick in the pants, a hot poker to the ass so-to-speak!

Although I did get my reading mojo back. I'm not reading a ton of books - but at least I'm reading again. But I'm using the 50 page rule - if the book hasn't caught my interest in some way, shape, or form, then it's heading to the DNF (did not finish) pile.
Gone. Finito. Bye-bye.

Some bloggers I know have just given up, shut down their blogs. A lack of support, pressure to rate high stars etc amongst the many reasons to remove themselves from the blogging community. I don't think I'll ever reach that point, but sometimes it is nice to step away....

I'd love to know, what are your tricks for fighting burn out?
Leave me a comment (please include contact email address) with your advice or just say hi, and I'll pick one winner to receive a $5 Amazon gift card!!