I often write about things that are relatable to writing but don’t really fit any one of my primary categories. As a result, I use the Journal category to share those bits of information. Especially if it’s about a topic that can fit virtually anywhere.
Not to mention that sometimes I’ll just write about what’s on my mind regarding books, blogs, and freelancing.
For example, here are the most recent posts I’ve published in the Journal category:
- Dropping a Class to Maintain Mental Health Is Not Bad
When you’re trying to maintain full-time status at school while trying to balance your life, it’s not a bad thing to pull back to maintain mental health. Everyone’s situation is different, and it doesn’t mean you are less than other students if your time is at a premium before class even starts. - Working On Part 2 of A Freelancer’s Tale
Initially, I toyed with the idea of writing a sequel to A Freelancer’s Tale to highlight going beyond freelancing. It was intended to show what you can do by expanding into things like blogging and self-publishing. However, recent events have altered that idea slightly. - Setting Priorities as a Content Creator and Blogger
I’ve seen a lot of people jump into content creation, thinking they are going to at least replace a full-time income. It’s something that I see very frequently on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The problem is that a lot of these people do so without having clear priorities set. - Reworking the Roadmap for WriterSanctuary a Bit
Due to recent events, I’ve had to rethink what I plan to do with WriterSanctuary, as well as all of the other blogs I own. Essentially, I’m starting my life over from very little, and I need to prioritize. Now, this doesn’t mean I’m done with all of my brands and writing. It just means I have to make a few adjustments. - YouTube Moves the Goalposts for Monetization…Again
Recently, YouTube announced a change that creators will need 8,000 hours of watch time within a 12-month period or 20 million Shorts views within 90 days to qualify to monetize with ads. All of the other features and requirements remain unchanged. What does this do for writing and book channels? - 10 Writing Habits That Boost Creativity and Help You Focus
Building writing habits for yourself may take a bit of effort, but they’re worth it if they help you crank out great stories. Once you get habits established, writing seems more like second nature. So, what habits can you build to boost your creativity as a writer? - Would I Ever Get Tired of Writing Fantasy?
Some think you should focus on a single genre to be a successful author. In some regards, it might be true. After all, an audience who is looking for nothing but horror would want someone who makes horror their career. Since I focus a lot on fantasy, would I ever genre jump? Yes…and I have.
Not every piece of content you create for a blog needs to focus intently on SEO. Sometimes, just sharing your journey with others is enough to inspire and motivate the audience. And sometimes, you gain followers or subscribers.