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Respect the Muse – Blog Strategy

Posted by John Saddington on Jan 17, 2009

Respect. The. Muse.

In Greek Mythology, the Muses were spiritual beings that inspire (among a number of “interesting” things) the creative writing process:

The Muses were therefore both the embodiments and sponsors of performed metrical speech.

Essentially, they were the driving force behind some of the great literary masterpieces that we have today. So, how does this apply to you as a strategy for blogging?

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There are simply times when you’re “on”. You know what I’m talking about. There are times when you just can blog and blog and blog and blog and the creative juices are flowing and it feels, seems, and appears effortless.

If you’ve got it don’t stop. Respect the Muse.

This is how I pump out so many blog posts. When I get the “inspiration” I stop almost everything and I’ll write just write. I’ll blog until “it” leaves. If I get through 3 or 4, that’s wonderful!  I’ve got content ready to go-live for the next few days and I don’t have to worry.

Why?

Because apparently the Muses don’t show up every day.  You also know what I’m talking about. There are some days where you just are not “on” and creativity and inspiration are the farthest thing from you.

But, you don’t have to worry, right? Because yesterday you just drafted enough posts to get you through the drought.

Respect the Muse. It’ll keep your blog alive.

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John Saddington

John is the Chief Editor @ The 8BIT Network and Senior Blog Junkie here at ChurchCrunch. He enjoys Triple-Tall Americanos, developing Wordpress Themes, and a few other Random Things.

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11 Responses to “Respect the Muse – Blog Strategy”

  1. dave8
    Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    this is something i've never done – write my posts in advance. good thinking – i'll try it ;)

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    • human3rror
      Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 6:38 pm

      it really, really, REALLY works. :)

      Reply
  2. Leo Wurschmidt
    Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Man, I like that. You have actually hit on my problem these last few days. No inspiration for writing, none whatsoever. I am waiting for the moment and I will make sure to take full advantage next time. ;)

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  3. Ancoti
    Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Well I climbed out of your mind and back into mine. This is good advice, like most things, if you force it, things will not go well. I think it is a matter of pride: I must blog and I must blog today, and it will be witty and worth it. Wrong. The Bible clearly shows taking action of one's own account is a lack of faith and trust in what is supposed to be according to God's plan. If you are blogging as a ministry, follow God's voice.

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    • human3rror
      Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 7:50 pm

      He's in my head all the time then…

      i try to be witty and worth it… not sure my success rate is good though.

      :) thanks for your comments!

      Reply
  4. Andy Darnell
    Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    So, let me see if I understand. Last night was one of those "on" nights. I should have kept going even though bed was calling. Got it.

    Reply
  5. human3rror
    Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    haha. right. :) … well, if you're about to pass out, that's not a good thing either…

    Reply

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