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The secret to discovering whether or not you’re a blogger

Posted by Lisa Hoffmann in Blogging, Inspiration, Social media on 07 1st, 2009 | Comments

Not sure if you’re cut out for blogging? Try this: Start blogging. Build an audience. Get some response. Interact. Get excited. Then stop.

If you’re a blogger, you won’t be able to get blogging off your mind. Blog post ideas will pop into your mind as you choose the best peaches, walk the dog and get your car inspected. You’ll obsess over missed opportunities to share ideas and insights, and conversations you wished you’d started but didn’t.

How do I know? Check the dates on my last few posts. Yeah, I’m a blogger.

If you’re a blogger too, but have trouble finding time to indulge your passion (or you’re a business blogger who needs to get it together) check out these links:

Ten Ways to Find More Time to Write

The Most Powerful Way to Get Unstuck

How to Get More Time to Blog

I plan to use all these suggestions and more to get back on the blogging track. How do you stay focused on what matters?

Photo credit: Ben and Gillian via Flickr

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Comments to “ The secret to discovering whether or not you’re a blogger ”

Scott Hepburn says:

July 1, 2009 at 5:31 pm

There's no question YOU'RE a blogger, girl!

You inspire lots of aspiring bloggers, writers, PR pros, social media dabblers and others to take life's scary steps. There's a lot of people who read your stuff and change their lives.

Thanks for being here for your readers and reminding us it's okay to close your eyes, plug your nose and jump!

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 4:12 am

I hope they change their lives in a good way! Thanks for stopping by to comment

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susan hart says:

July 1, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Your post only confirms that yes, I too am a blogger. I often can’t go to sleep at night because of all the ideas swirling around in my head about things or opinons to write. Thanks for letting me know that I’m on the right career path!

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 4:13 am

I can relate! I suppose too many ideas is better than not enough. Too much of a good thing?

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David Mullen says:

July 1, 2009 at 7:55 pm

Guess I'm a blogger, since I get antsy if I go more than a week without a post.

Great barometer test you share here. And I'm really glad you continue sharing your thoughts, whether it's through blogging or micro-blogging!

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 4:14 am

Clearly, I can't help myself. Thanks for sharing YOUR intelligence with us David!

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Wendy Tarr says:

July 1, 2009 at 7:55 pm

My problem is my head's full of ideas, and I've made lot's of notes on paper – but I struggle to find the time.. and the DISCIPLINE to update my blog.

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 4:15 am

We prioritize what's most important to us. When blogging moves up the ladder of importance, you'll know – because you won't be able to concentrate until you post!

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Steve Woodruff says:

July 1, 2009 at 9:30 pm

Well, THAT's a simple test – and a very effective one! A blogger HAS TO write – that's what it boils down to. I was creatively constipated before discovering blogging…!

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 4:18 am

Blogging does let the creativity – uh hum – flow, Steve. We all benefit from your *coff* fluidity

tom martin says:

July 2, 2009 at 11:59 am

Lisa thanks for the links. Like you, struggle to find the time to do it but if i don't, I end up with all these notes in my iPhone with great blog post ideas. One more thought — try audio blogging by using a service like Posterous. I just did it today, and it's really easy. Laid down the blog track on the drive home and it posts automatically to your blog. One more way to stay engaged and multitask safely

@TomMartin

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 2, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Audio blogging – I like that! Anything that helps me save time is fine by me. Thanks as usual for the helpful suggestion Tom.

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cory huff says:

July 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm

Lisa this post is hilarious. The night after I got my current job, I woke up at 1 am and spent the next 90 minutes writing down all of the blog post ideas that came to my head. I literally couldn't go to sleep. I can't wait until we launch!

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 22, 2009 at 4:37 pm

How exciting! Nice to hear I'm not the only one who lays in bed at night thinking about things I want to write about.

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cisco certifications says:

July 14, 2009 at 7:31 am

Basically even if you are a Born Blogger, the work load let you down. Time is rare, though maniac does manage to get some thing posted on…but there are problems to become a regular blogger.

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 22, 2009 at 5:58 pm

Yeah, no kidding – like deciding between washing my kids clothes and writing a post. If they have clean socks, I'm writing.

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Taylor Davidson says:

July 21, 2009 at 6:16 pm

I've been thinking about this for awhile, but have failed to come back and thank you properly for putting this into my mind because I've spent too much time reading, thinking, obsessing about ideas and attempting to write about some of them.

I dislike the term blogger, but love the action and process it describes

Lisa Hoffmann says:

July 22, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Thanks for stopping by here, Taylor! You're incredibly expressive in so many ways and I'm happy to live in a world where it's easy for you to spread your light. Even though both long for simpler times now and then

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