Hiatus
I’ve decided to take some time off from this blog and think about how I’d like to approach it again. I’ve written a review for every book and comic I’ve read in the last seven years, and while that has actually been a rewarding and worthwhile experience, it’s started to feel a bit like homework. I really enjoy writing on here and interacting with other bloggers, but I think I need to figure out a way to keep it as an enjoyable hobby rather than a self-imposed obligation.
So, the plan is I’ll be back in a month or two. I’ll still be reading weblogs and leaving the occasional comment, and I’ll still be on Twitter and Instagram until then.
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27 Comments
Lady Emily Rose
Everyone needs a break now and again. The best to you. 🙂
Rob
Thanks, you too!
Rob
I just saw that you’ve had to shutdown your blog! Hope everything’s alright. Let me know if you start up again.
Bookstooge
Thanks for the heads up. Hit me up again if/when you come back…
Rob
Will do!
foodinbooks
I completely understand and I hope you enjoy your hiatus. I’ll be looking forward to your return. It can be difficult to keep momentum going at times and rest is always a good thing. See you when you get back.
Rob
Thank you! Yeah I just realised lately that I was doing this for the wrong reasons, so I thought I’d take a step back.
Ruthiella
Enjoy your break and thanks for letting us know. I hope you’ll still be posting on Goodreads?
Rob
Thanks, I will definitely still be using Goodreads. Probably no full reviews there for a while, but I’ll be tracking what I read still.
Geoff W
Sometimes you need the break – read as much as you can and enjoy it. I’ve done it a few times with re-reads (so didn’t feel guilty) and it allowed me to refresh what I wrote and go back to my gut instinct stream of consciousness rather than the hoity toity things I was trying to write.
Rob
Good advice, maybe it’s time for another re-read of The Hobbit!
I think writing reviews when I feel like it rather than for every book will be the key. Once I get behind it wears on my mind in a way that a fun hobby really shouldn’t.
Jane
Enjoy your break!
Rob
Thanks!
J.E. Fountain
I can relate…still my heart sank a little when I read this. But of course, you do you. Whatever you end up doing, I hope it satisfies you. Cheers
Rob
Thanks man. I’m still planning to come back with book related writing, just need to take a step back for a short while.
nufafitc
I can totally relate to that. Sometimes you have to take a break if you feel like writing becomes more like work and is too time-consuming. Take your time and hopefully you’ll get back soon!
Rob
Thanks! I do think I’ll be back fairly soon. Just taking a much needed break and re-think.
Andrew G Lockhart
I find it takes a lot of effort to keep a blog going without letting the standard fall. A break now and again is a good idea.
Rob
I agree, yeah. It does take time, and if you’re just going through the motions instead of following a passion, it can begin to feel like work.
Silvia
Wise of you. I understand the feeling. I can’t wait to see where you take us next!
Rob
Thanks, Silvia!
Sam Sattler
Rob, I am just today returning to book blogging after a 2 year absence. I was getting burned out, but the “vacation” lasted a lot longer than I anticipated because I had two near-fatal car accidents and a bad fall that broke my left hip – all in less than three years. I’ve finally found the energy to come back to it, and I’m happy to report that I’m really excited to get started again. I’ll keep checking in with you…if you come around, I’m still a bookchase.blogspot.com See you later.
Rob
Hi Sam, good to see you back. Sorry to hear of all the trouble you’ve been through! That’s more trauma in a few years than most people experience in a lifetime. Glad you’re on the recovery. I’ll drop by the blog!
Bookstooge
I’m guessing at this point you’re not coming back to wordpress?
Rob
Hey man, thanks for checking in. Yeah, the hiatus has gone on a lot longer than I thought it would. I’ve started thinking about what I want to do with the site recently, though, and I think I’m going to give it another go soon. I have been itching to write a bit again.
Bookstooge
Well, whatever you decide, hope you are doing ok…
Rob
You too! Worrysome time for us with Crohn’s and such. Stay well out there.