Book Blogging 101 – Don’t Compare Yourself to Other Bloggers

Welcome back to my newest blog series…Book Blogging 101. I am no expert, these are simply things that I have discovered or learned from my book blogging journey. I hope that these tips and tricks I share can be helpful to you.

Tip #4: Don’t compare yourself to other bloggers

It is really stressful looking at other blogs and seeing thousands of followers. Yes, today I am talking about those pesky stats. This means followers, post likes, and comments, among other things. When you begin a book blog you want more than anything for it to be super successful and popular, I mean honestly, we want people to read our posts and love them. Thr problem is that it takes a long time to get those amazing numbers. These really well-known bloggers have been doing this for years. But, just like in any other facet of our lives, it is difficult not comparing ourselves to those who are in the position we would like to be in.

Try to focus on why you started your book blog, to begin with. If you did this for popularity and free books, you should stop now. That’s right…shut down the site and forget about it. Book blogging should be a passion. Readers can tell when you enjoy it or are doing it simply for the free books. Do not be that person we all hate hearing about.

So, back to it…remember the reason you began your blog. I started mine because I love to read. I really love everything book related. I review, beta read, proofread, edit books and simply love being a part of the process. I wanted a space where I could express my ideas and opinions about books to those who share them. I needed a place where I could meet others who understood the depth to which my passion for books goes. This is that place, my blog. I do not do it for anyone but myself. That is what you need to remember. Popularity and numbers will come in time.

Bring something unique to the table. For me, I always try to add a little something personal to my blog. You want to be memorable, not just another book blogger. Create something that will be your hook, that will get others to want to read your blog. I admit I am still searching for something that will make me unique, something that will make me stand out and have others coming back each day to read my posts. It is not easy, it is difficult but nothing in life ever worth it is ever easy.

In the end, try not to worry so much about other bloggers. I am guilty of it all the time. I see blogs who began around the same time that I did and I feel that pang of jealousy when I see they are doing much better than I am. I need to take a step back and be thankful for the followers I do have and the comments that I do get. Books are my passion and even though I might not have the most popular, well-known blog it is mine. Something that I created and have watched grow and blossom.

Take a breath and be grateful for how well you are doing now. With time, interaction in the community, and effort you will get those numbers. If you follow me and I follow in return, I will always be willing to help boost you along the way. “Bloggers Unite!”

I suppose rather than a tip post, this became a confidence booster post. Either way, I hope that you enjoyed it and were able to gain something from it. Thank you so much for stopping in, I really appreciate every like and comment. You are all amazing and supportive in my bookish endeavors.

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