Now that you've signed on the dotted line you might find yourself breaking out in a cold sweat and wondering what on earth possessed you to sign up for daily posting. So here's a few helpful tips and tricks to get you through the month:
- Remember, BLOGTOBERFEST is definitely a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself. It's OK to have lots to say some days and not much on others. It's OK to wait until later in the month to have a giveaway. It's OK to not have one at all. Play along in whatever way works for you.
- Pictures are good. Pictures are lovely. Pictures often tell the story without words. Pictures make quick posts!
- If desperate try a note from your Mum, or a post from your other half or just plain refuse. Check out Cath from Chunky Chooky today - she's got the right idea.
- How about letting the kids do a guest post one day? That would sure add a different view of the world.
- Wag/skip if you have to. We won't tell. Promise.
- Accept the reality that you may not make it to visit every blog on the list. Certainly not in October anyway. You could make it a goal for the next couple of months, to stop in and see everyone. I know I'm going to have to spread it out over a few months to fit in with everything else I have going on in my life.
- Get rid of guilt. It's a horrible, negative, useless emotion. Don't just remove it from your BLOGTOBERFEST experience, remove it from your life. I'm really working hard on this, this year.
- If you're stuck for ideas go and visit Badskirt and the Blogtober Ideas Hub. What a brilliant idea.
Tomorrow I'll be having the first Friday Giveaway. You won't want to miss it.
Did I say I'm happy, and humbled, and smiling from ear to ear?
I came across your blog today and just finished posting my first blog for blogtoberfest.
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Oh, so glad we can get out of a day here and there! I will be keeping that up my sleeve just in case! Will endeavor to visit as many new blogs as possible this month and next. :)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! All systems go.
ReplyDeleteOff we go then...
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very, very helpful rundown. No guilt right! I must remember that. Thanks! And I reckon you're gonna do a fab job!
ReplyDeleteI need to embrace the no guilt thing, and not just with blogging. And while I'm at it, I need to kick myself in the butt and hand myself some self esteem!
ReplyDeleteGreat first post for the 'fest!
I might not blog, but I'm going to try and visit new blogs from the list. That's participating right??
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Happy October! I thought I had signed up before but I wasn't on the list. I am now!
ReplyDeletewell at least I am off to a good start - got my first post done...yay
ReplyDeleteOMG!! There are 130 people blogging madly this month - how on earth are we going to find time to read them all...eek
ReplyDeletethanks so much for inviting me to join in the fun! i will follow your advice about making time to visit everyones blog over a month or two - i've peeked at Chunky Chooky's post for today and i love her banner picture!
ReplyDeletethere's going to be so much creative inspiration, i can FEEL it!
You're awesome... really, beyond awesome!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I'm in. I just posted my first post of the month. This is going to be pretty easy as I already post almost every day, but I'm hoping this challenge will get me to post on the weekends too. I'm pretty lax on those days. Thanks for setting the challenge. Lane
ReplyDeleteOk I'm in. Where do I sign on the dotted line. Too tired to look right now but will do a quick pos. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteCan I still play even though I'm late to the party? I just found your blog today!
ReplyDeleteOr really I see now it is yesterday because its still 1 October here! But I also just saw that I can sign up by myself, it just took a while for the whole of the blog to load. Yay!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I can't believe how many people are on board - well done.
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Wow, what a list! This blogtoberfest is HUGE! Cathy, you are one catalyst of a woman!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I'm not joining this year, but I'll be there on the sidelines. I'll be, like, your cheerleader.
I love your suggestions! :) I'm new to your blog (and to craft blogs-I'm a book bloggers), but one of my book blogging buddies joined in and it sounded like fun! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThis will be a HUGE challenge but hey, should be a laugh right?
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