Blog because you want to
If you haven't noticed already, I really love creating things that encourage creativity in general, and blogging in particular. A challenge like JulyReply, inspiring blogger stories, or a blogger's toolbox collection.
I think they're great blogging boosters. A push without being pushy. Made just as much for others as for myself.
I'm also a firm believer that personal blogging should feel fun, not demanding.
Write often, preferably daily, but don't feel like every piece of writing needs to be a blog post. At the same time, don't hesitate to publish something because a stupid, lying voice in your head is trying to convince you it's "not good enough".
That balance is the hardest part. Not only when it comes to blogging, and not only in modern times. People were talking about the "middle way" over two thousand years ago.
In an attempt to gently boost blogging in yet another way, I've created a new add-on. Say hello to Bearlytics.
It's a widget that displays writing stats for your last 10 posts. Words written, average words per post, longest post, and a couple of other things. No comparing arrows, no rings to close, and no badges to collect.
Just a fun and simple little thing that hopefully encourages you to blog. And if it doesn't, that's perfectly fine.
Happy blogging!