In order to create some semblance of order amongst the chaos, I try to do posts on set things on set days - as follows!
Top 10 Lists (usually sunday) - These are usually music oriented, but I have plans for some other slightly more random lists. I was inspired by Nick Hornby's love of lists in High Fidelity - hence these posts!
Word of The Week (usually wednesday) Otherwise known as WoTW. I try to pick a word that I've been thinking about for a few days, and also relate it to writing. I guess it's a mini essay. I really enjoy writing these and sometimes I discover things about myself I hadn't realised before!
This Much I Know Is True (usually friday) so this is interviews with people that I like or whose work I like. I just am curious to know what people know about life - the small stuff and the big stuff.
Photo Essays (any old day that seems good to me) this one is kind of self-explanatory I think :) I take guest posts for this, so if you want to submit something, get in touch!
Book Reviews (again, any old day that seems good to me!) Also self explanatory. I review books purely randomly - I might have gotten them from the library, purchased them or been lent them or even, sent them free to review! (am always open to that last one).
I've created a set of rules for me to adhere to when blogging (see this post) but the essence is:
1) I shall do my best to avoid sounding like a pompous ass/pontificating/being verbose/using long words.
2) I shall try to ensure that a blog post reads as if I was saying it to you over the phone. (write how I speak)
3) I shall always try to amuse and entertain.
4) I shall endeavour to always make my readers feel loved and happy - that reading my blog should take their mind off anything that is bothering them (ie: take a load off and come and chat to me)
5) I will be as openminded, fair and inclusive as possible on this blog:
- to this end, are there any readers out there who can help me check that my blog is as accessible to those with disabilities (particularly people with visual impairments)
6) I will do my utmost to respond to all and any (non spam) comments that are posted as soon as I can.
7) I will follow back if you follow my blog - please comment below if you've done this and I haven't followed back.
8) At least once a month I will blog about blogs I am reading and RT on twitter for those tweeps too - so that I can give the love back.
9) I will keep my blog roll up-to-date so that you can see what I am reading!
10) I will not interview/promote/mention stuff/brands/companies on the blog unless I truly believe they are cool and worth blogging about (ie: I'm not being given stuff to mention them)
2) I shall try to ensure that a blog post reads as if I was saying it to you over the phone. (write how I speak)
3) I shall always try to amuse and entertain.
4) I shall endeavour to always make my readers feel loved and happy - that reading my blog should take their mind off anything that is bothering them (ie: take a load off and come and chat to me)
5) I will be as openminded, fair and inclusive as possible on this blog:
- to this end, are there any readers out there who can help me check that my blog is as accessible to those with disabilities (particularly people with visual impairments)
6) I will do my utmost to respond to all and any (non spam) comments that are posted as soon as I can.
7) I will follow back if you follow my blog - please comment below if you've done this and I haven't followed back.
8) At least once a month I will blog about blogs I am reading and RT on twitter for those tweeps too - so that I can give the love back.
9) I will keep my blog roll up-to-date so that you can see what I am reading!
10) I will not interview/promote/mention stuff/brands/companies on the blog unless I truly believe they are cool and worth blogging about (ie: I'm not being given stuff to mention them)
Feel free to comment on anything you find interesting (or not) and I'll do my best to reply. I hope you like what you read and that you come back soon :)
Thanks!
Stupidgirl
