Most of you probably don’t intend to be “pro bloggers.” Many people blog because they find it enjoyable, or as a support activity for their businesses, but don’t do it full time.
However, there are a few folks out there who do do it full time, and love it. I recently came across a post that details the typical daily schedule of a pro blogger and I thought that it was worth sharing. Take a look at Robyn’s schedule and see what you think.
A few things struck me while reading this post:
- Robyn is very intentional about her blogging. It makes sense, since it is her job, but there’s a lot to learn there even for those of us who blog more casually. Blogging gets done the same way as everything else: by having a plan.
- She’s aware of her own rhythms (and those of her family). She knows when she’s more likely to be able to work hard, and when she should plan on taking it easier. Too often I try to do too many things with no regard to my attention level or mental (and physical!) availability.
- She doesn’t just blog. She visits other blogs (tons of them!) and comments; she uses a newsreader to gather ideas and new info; she tracks the trends on the internet by participating in social networks like digg and del.icio.us. When you’re writing as much as she does, it’s crucial both to have a plentiful supply of ideas and information and to interact with other people (it’s hard to be relevant in a void). Even if you’re not writing for a living, these are good ideas—just make sure you don’t neglect your actual job.
- She seems to be acheiving some measure of life balance, which can be hard to come by these days. I especially like her side note at the bottom where she mentions that, while she has a full schedule, she also intentionally abandons it sometimes to just be with her kids. Nothing should be so all-consuming that you become your job.
So what did you pick out from Robyn’s day?
