tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post666169258851247536..comments2024-03-07T03:54:50.068-08:00Comments on Tyrean Martinson - writer, daydreamer, teacher, believer.: IWSG July: Is Taking Time Off Scary?Tyrean Martinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-15167268619824856502015-07-05T05:22:57.586-07:002015-07-05T05:22:57.586-07:00I've never taken a blog break but if I was I w...I've never taken a blog break but if I was I would have scheduled posts and guest bloggers to fill the gap then your readers wont get bored<br />Popping by on the A to Z Road Trip<br />Debbie<br />www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com<br />Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-86725965611794602392015-07-04T12:57:53.472-07:002015-07-04T12:57:53.472-07:00I've been more of a sporadic blogger anyway bu...I've been more of a sporadic blogger anyway but I know my devoted followers will be still there. Sickness and life gets in the way for the most part. Love the guest post idea.<br />Lisa@<br />justlittlecajunme.blogspot.comJustlittlecajunmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994373567431999838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-831483510505997832015-07-02T18:42:13.529-07:002015-07-02T18:42:13.529-07:00It's definitely scary to take a blogging break...It's definitely scary to take a blogging break. I took two, one this time last year (during which I wrote my book basically), and one early this year. Both were long breaks - we're talking a good few months! I don't think it hurt my blog in the long run. Once I started up again it took a little time to let people know I was out there again, but I don't think people mind, and things are fully back on track now. It's important to disconnect sometimes! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-86968884441440496402015-07-02T14:23:22.981-07:002015-07-02T14:23:22.981-07:00I have those same terrifying questions about takin...I have those same terrifying questions about taking a blogging break. I haven't been able to take very long ones. Then again I don't have many followers to miss me. Just a few hardcore ones. Whom I love!! :)Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-66725664364538066872015-07-02T12:46:45.493-07:002015-07-02T12:46:45.493-07:00relax and enjoy your vacation, sweetie! and thanks...relax and enjoy your vacation, sweetie! and thanks for hosting me! how could we forget about you! It all seems so imminent to us, but in the grand scheme, it all works out, right?<br /><br />i only post once a week and i still get lots of comments, probably more! i miss several bloggers who aren't posting anymore and would love to see how they're doing. the old addage is true - absence makes the heart grow fonder, so don't worry!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-85693900664960842492015-07-02T11:54:54.905-07:002015-07-02T11:54:54.905-07:00Very true. :)Very true. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-433965633534570222015-07-02T11:54:32.673-07:002015-07-02T11:54:32.673-07:00I'm thankful that I haven't had too many p...I'm thankful that I haven't had too many problems with stalkers/spammers.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-28016905039539989852015-07-02T09:08:07.818-07:002015-07-02T09:08:07.818-07:00They always say regularity is the key to a success...They always say regularity is the key to a successful blog so it's terrifying. But just pushing through when you're burned out makes for mediocre content. It's a risk\reward thing but scary.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-41622531359404084532015-07-02T09:06:43.232-07:002015-07-02T09:06:43.232-07:00I take breaks from my blog mainly when I am depres...I take breaks from my blog mainly when I am depressed over my writing, or when I am too sick to do much of anything. So the idea of taking a break on purpose kind of scares me. But I wouldn't worry so much about scaling back, writing shorter & easier blog posts, and not so many days in the week. So I'd still have a break, without ceasing to be a presence. Of course, I also have a 'controversial' Facebook page that has to be tended daily or the stalkers take over so I might as well do a little on the blogging front while I am online.<br /><br />http://myantimatterlife.wordpress.comNissa Annakindthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289000116822109714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-72942953348050835872015-07-02T08:39:35.974-07:002015-07-02T08:39:35.974-07:00Thanks for your thoughts, Michelle!Thanks for your thoughts, Michelle!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-1058274722892879312015-07-02T08:39:15.702-07:002015-07-02T08:39:15.702-07:00I like your attitude, Loni! I don't think I ga...I like your attitude, Loni! I don't think I garner many book sales from my blog and I generally blog because I just enjoy it. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-26431856159762675812015-07-02T08:36:54.228-07:002015-07-02T08:36:54.228-07:00Thanks, Lori!!Thanks, Lori!!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-52063596871672861992015-07-02T08:36:31.454-07:002015-07-02T08:36:31.454-07:00Sometimes I think drips and drabs type blogging is...Sometimes I think drips and drabs type blogging is best, and yes, it does take away from writing time. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-64985911296842582832015-07-02T08:25:29.494-07:002015-07-02T08:25:29.494-07:00About 2 years back, I took a blog break and then f...About 2 years back, I took a blog break and then found it really difficult to get back into the blogging groove. I think the break was far too long. <br />Maybe the trick is to blog in moderation, and not suffer blog 'burn-out syndrome', as opposed to a non-stop, hectic blogging schedule. <br />The only everyday blogging should be the April A-to-Z Challenge.<br />Just a thought.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-32544901678410664872015-07-02T07:03:07.013-07:002015-07-02T07:03:07.013-07:00I took April off! Actually, the A to Z challenge s...I took April off! Actually, the A to Z challenge stresses me out, so I decided that'd be a good time for a break, especially when I had a lot of stuff to do for my family. I don't really worry about it. I don't sell many books anyways, and I blog because it's what I want to do, not because I have to do it. Enjoy your break!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-41164625622760955012015-07-01T20:23:42.013-07:002015-07-01T20:23:42.013-07:00I don't think I've taken more than a week&...I don't think I've taken more than a week's break since I started my blog over a year ago. I worry about the same questions you asked. But you're right. I don't drop bloggers just because they don't post for a while, and I don't buy books based on the author's social media presence. Most of the time, I don't even know if the author has a social media presence. Enjoy your time away and recharge.<br />I'd be happy to host you for your blog tour. Just e-mail me at lmaclaug82@gmail.com.<br />And my son loves Ranger's Apprentice books. He's read them all more than once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-21712359915232388612015-07-01T19:25:20.430-07:002015-07-01T19:25:20.430-07:00I haven't taken many breaks from blogging, but...I haven't taken many breaks from blogging, but then again, I don't blog on a schedule, so I blog in drips and drabs. But blogging takes away from writing time sometimes and you can't do everything at once! Breaks are good. You need to recharge!Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-32583599979749837552015-07-01T15:08:11.195-07:002015-07-01T15:08:11.195-07:00I'm definitely not disappearing . . . just tak...I'm definitely not disappearing . . . just taking some time out after mid/late July to mid/late August.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-46654410876869969952015-07-01T15:07:19.410-07:002015-07-01T15:07:19.410-07:00Thanks, M! Thanks, M! Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-5475290863750334562015-07-01T15:06:52.635-07:002015-07-01T15:06:52.635-07:00That sounds like a wise plan!That sounds like a wise plan!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-6738236063907146362015-07-01T15:06:23.490-07:002015-07-01T15:06:23.490-07:00Thanks, Julie!!!Thanks, Julie!!!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-74749018711214643522015-07-01T14:50:51.325-07:002015-07-01T14:50:51.325-07:00Thanks, Jenni! Thanks, Jenni! Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-59135828805423100922015-07-01T14:50:23.816-07:002015-07-01T14:50:23.816-07:00Thanks, Laurel - I may take you up on that. :)Thanks, Laurel - I may take you up on that. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-69962843236827475042015-07-01T14:49:14.555-07:002015-07-01T14:49:14.555-07:00Yes, the coming back part is good. :)
And thanks,...Yes, the coming back part is good. :)<br /><br />And thanks, I'll do that. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-33520918883370563432015-07-01T14:48:42.005-07:002015-07-01T14:48:42.005-07:00It is! Thanks for the encouragement, Crystal!It is! Thanks for the encouragement, Crystal!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.com