Since I'm a procrastinator, I still haven't settled on my
theme for the 2016 Challenge. Not good (although I still have time). There are
just so many good themes that I'm running off in a different direction every
time a shiny new idea hits. The thing is though, no matter what I decide on, I
basically take the same approach to the month's blogging.
Read – I
do copious amounts of reading whenever I'm embarking on a new adventure. It's a
way to steep myself in my subject matter and get a good feel for it.
Research –
This aspect is the fun part. Of course, this can mean information overload
which makes it difficult for me to settle my mind and sit down with the aim of
putting it all together. Balance is key here, since I sometimes get so carried
away with research, I find it hard to move past this phase.
Write –
This is where the action comes in—knitting all the useful bits together into
cohesive articles that will be of interest and help people who stop by to read
each day.
Revise –
When all the research and writing are done, I take a bit of time to re-read
what I've prepared to make sure I'm on point with the data I'm sharing.
What else do you do when you're preparing your articles for
the Challenge?
J.L. Campbell writes fiction and non-fiction and blogs at http://www.joylcampbell.com
I went really simple last year so I could actually do it. lol I might go a little more extensive next year. :)
ReplyDeleteI have my theme for next year, simple and humorous and different from all my other themes. But it require a little work to put it together. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Bish. You're ahead of me!
DeleteI outline my posts ahead of time and do the research a bit at a time. When I start to write them, they're all ready to go.
ReplyDeleteGood approach, Susan!
DeleteI must still be learning. My approach is becoming more streamlined each year! Sue
ReplyDeleteWell done!
DeleteLast year was my first year with a to z. So I am stewing on a theme for next year. Good tips to get a head start.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann. Hope you find your theme soon.
DeleteNo idea what I'm doing next year either. My themes always require a lot of research - and a ton of prep work.
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Alex. Yours are always thorough.
DeleteUnless I get a shiny new idea, I know what I'm doing next year.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Patricia. Hope the shiny, new idea doesn't come along and complicate matters.
DeleteI love the researching aspect, finding the right pictures to illustrate the subject, and editing the post just right. I still have to finish selecting topics for my secondary blog, but pretty much all the work is done for my theme on my main blog for next year.
ReplyDeleteYup, love me some research too. Sounds like you're ahead of the game.
DeleteI'm anxious to get in on the next A-Z challenge. Last year's was my first time. My these was "Really Cool Animals." I haven't decided on the next theme. We shall see ...
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your feet wet!
DeleteI am still thinking for my next theme, only six months.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Yes, the time is going.
DeleteHi JL - I have decided on my theme, having got some ideas ready ... then write the A-Z letters down and then slot a subject against each letter ... and then start writing ... or moving some subjects around .. so I can get the difficult letters dealt with ... I often do those first - makes it easier. I try and have a fun 'A' ... but I just get on with it ... and let blogging A-Z take its course!!
ReplyDeleteCheers Hilary
Hilary, I like your themes. You always take us to some interesting places and share great information. I agree that doing the hard letters first is a good approach. Makes the back end easier.
DeleteI have no idea what I'm doing or even if I'm going to do it at all. I suppose it will depend on how much time I have and if I get a good idea before April!
ReplyDeleteHope you get the time and the idea.
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I am considering putting up a poll eventually, and have people vote on what theme I should do... since I am doing two blogs again, I should probably get on that...
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