I don’t typically make resolutions of any sort, but blog improvement has been on my mind a lot lately, and so stating resolutions – which are really just intentions – seemed like a good way to motivate myself. Plus, the few others I’ve read have been great inspiration. So, here’s what I’m thinking for 2010, blogwise:
- No more whipping out reviews.
The last two I posted began as longhand drafts; I’m going to start each review that way, give myself room to think on the page. And if it takes me a day or two to write out, so be it. - New features.
I’ve got a few in the works – one already in draft form. It’s, ah, kind of strange, the name at least, but I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, so I’m hopeful. - Be as honest as I can in my reviews.
Honest, but here’s the caveat: respectful. I fully appreciate – believe me I do! – how hard it is to write, how much effort it takes, how many hours are consumed by it. But if I don’t like or enjoy a book, that’s the way it is. I need to be able to express that in my review, but I’ll do so, I hope, respectfully. - Comment on other blogs more.
Self-explanatory, really. I just feel like I need to do more of it than I currently do. - Try to have more guest posts and/or interviews.
This one isn’t entirely in my control, but I can at least make an effort. It’ll keep the place from getting boring!
- Attempt a buddy review.
They just look like fun! - Pretty up Persephone.
In some ways, WordPress is very limiting. (Wonderful, but limiting.) I can’t do much with my theme, which irks me, and the widgets aren’t particularly flexible in what you can post to them. But! I’ve already made one major change to personalize Persephone: my header! Did you see that beauty?! (A wonderful, amazingly talented artist created it for me on commission, and I could not be more thrilled with it. The actual banner is much larger, but, again, it can’t be used in WordPress.) I’m thinking of switching platforms or upgrading to a site that will host WordPress blogs, but 1) I don’t have the money for that at present and 2) I’m afraid my brain is too absorbed with other things to try to work out some of the technical kinks that might arise. Still, Tempting Persephone might change over the coming year, in subtle or big ways.
Seven is a solid number. I’ll stop there and hope I can keep these resolutions. Here’s to a wonderful blogging year in 2010!
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Love the new banner! It looks great. Good resolutions, too. I could definitely do some of the same. Count me in on #6 if you don’t get someone cooler! Happy blogoversary in 3 days, too.
Tricia – Thanks! I love it, too.
Oh, and I am totally going to hold you to #6!
That’s a gorgeous new banner! Happy new year and good luck with the blog resolutions! ^-^
My resolution – though I haven’t stated it anywhere – is to try and review more non-book things. I’ve watched a fair amount of movies and played a fair amount of games that, frankly, haven’t been getting any attention on my blog at all, even though I have felt the need to talk about them. (And I’d love to try your #6 too sometime. ^-^)
Shanra – That’s an excellent resolution. I loved your review of THE FALL, and would love to see more posts on non-book things, so talk away!
So I’m not the only one who thinks #6 would be fun!