The end of the year is fast approaching and I've been thinking about what I want to do with the blog next year. It's been a little quiet over the last few months (I just needed a bit of a blog break there) but I'm looking forward to starting 2013 with new energy.
I've enjoyed the shorter blog schedule, so I'm going to stay with that. I'll be shifting things around a bit, like moving the contributing authors to Wednesdays. Tiffany Reisz will continue with her guest posts about writing, and Robyn Hood Black will continue with her posts about poetry, and I'm thrilled they're both staying on. I'm diving into invitations for the rest of next year's guest authors now, and my fingers are crossed for some exciting guests.
So starting January1, the new schedule will be:
Monday - Writing post by me
Tuesday - No post
Wednesday - Guest posts, alternating between a random guest author and one of my contributing authors.
Thursday - No post
Friday - Writing post by me
Saturday - Real Life Diagnostic
Sunday - No post unless the RLD queue gets full, then a Diagnostic post
I hope this lighter schedule will make it easier for folks to keep up with the posts.
Blog Updates
The blog is overdue for a tweak, so I'll be updating things a little. The boxes in the headers will be changed (those are so 2010) with fresher content, the online resources tab needs a new coat of paint on its links (and I have so many new ones to add). I also want to rework the contents link and labels to make it easier to find articles. And then there's the never ending job of finding and fixing broken links. Basically a blog spring cleaning.
Online Workshops
I've wanted to do online workshops for a long time, so in the next few months, I'll be offering a test class. If all goes well, I'll start doing a few of these a year. No set schedule on these, as they'll depend on my schedule and will happen when I'm not on a book deadline. I'll keep everyone posted though, so keep an eye out.
Let's Hear From You!
The suggestion box is open, so if you have any thoughts or feedback, feel free to speak up. Love to h ear your thoughts.
13 comments:
I look forward to seeing the new content! :) e
I'm excited to see how the online workshops work out. And of course the continuation of great posts from you and guests.
Sounds good Janice. I like the fewer days of posting as it's hard to get here everyday as my blog gets busier. I'm also looking how I can cut that back a bit to have more writing time.
Change is good. I look forward to the newness of it all.
This looks like a fantastic schedule Janice! STOKED about the workshops! Merry Christmas!!
I've been making plans for next year's blogging too, and it's a great feeling to clean up and make a new schedule. Brings some fresh air and great energy.
Can't wait to see your new blog posts too!
Good luck with the Contents Tab! I'm too lazy to check at the moment, but from my last journey through the links, a few were broken.
Can't wait to learn more awesomeness from you and your guests. Thanks!
To be honest, I'm glad that you're making this a little lighter. I LOVE your blog, but have a hard time keeping up with it. And now you'll have more time for your own writing. Still want to get into your diagnostics page...probably will do when I get ready to revise. Happy Holidays!
4 posts a week is still a decent amount, so people won't feel they're missing out! I like to post every 3 days at most if I can help it.
I'm still around reading, though I haven't been commenting as much lately. :) I'm looking forward to all the upcoming great advice.
I can't wait to hear more about your workshops! I love that you're able to explain things in an easily understandable way, and I'm positive that will make any workshop you give a very worthwhile experience.
Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us here on your blog.
Thanks guys! I'd like to get it all done by the end of January, but I usually underestimate, so we'll see how it goes (grin). Once in a while I think maybe Jami Gold and Jody Hedlund have the right idea with Tues/Thurs posts, but I don't know if I'm ready to cut back that much :)
The workshop will probably come right after I get the latest book off to my editor. I'll have some downtime then until edits come back.
Natalie, dedicating more time to writing is #1 on my resolutions list for next year. It's so easy for the blogs to take over, isn't it? I think it's the immediacy of them, so there's a bigger sense of accomplishment.
Veronica, totally. There's something about a new year that makes me want to start off organized and invigorated.
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