Waiting for Bloggers who Fizzle…or even Burnout
But I’ve noticed something lately with some of the bloggers I have been following on a regular basis:
Looking at it from a blogger’s point of view, I do understand the burnout. Eventually, for those bloggers who have made it a habit to offer regular advice, you just might not find something clever and life-changing to say on a regular basis when you feel as if you’ve expelled all you really know about a subject. I can’t blame them for having a life of their own and for taking care of themselves by focusing on their work rather than plying me with inspirational words and very likely redundant pieces of advice.
But from a reader’s point of view, it’s almost like losing the morning coffee chats with a good friend. You look forward to hearing from someone, speaking with them, learning something new from them, and you discover they just don’t have the time for you anymore. It can make you kind of sad.
My expectations have changed somewhat since I first began scouring the World Wide Web for resources. Before, I was looking for advice on writing and preparing myself for the possibility of publication. Now, while I will always continue to research and learn the tricks of the trade behind the craft, I also tend to focus more on research about the business itself when it comes to publication, marketing and sales. It’s a never-ending task because this business seems to be changing on a daily business and you really need to stay on your toes.