Rockin’ the Roundup: Blogging Series – Managing your Blogging Schedule

Whew! What a week? Ever have one of those? I’m the one in our house responsible for compiling all our paperwork for taxes for our home recording studio and I always get a bit befuddled during tax season. There was even a point of desperation this week where I entered into the “give it all up” room. You know, the room where you go to really consider pruning things from your life? It’s also known as the “pity party” room, so it’s not a very fun hang out.

I know I’m not alone in feeling like my to do list is never-ending, even with my blog, so I thought this week’s round up needed to focus on managing your blog when life happens, time slips away from you, when you have bitten off more than you can chew. In addition to running Noting Grace, we also operate a business from our home as well as homeschool our boys, so things get overwhelming pretty quick. This week’s Rock Stars give their expert tips to help you sort it all out and I am so excited to share their posts!

Oh my! This post hit home this week and gave me just the encouragement I needed.  We all hit the crossroads where you either make it or break it and Daniel gives some wonderful tips on how and WHY you should stay in the game. Daniel’s website is also filled with tons of great blogging tips – a definite bookmark must!

I love Jeni Elliot and ALL her blogging tips. She cuts right to the chase and tells you exactly what you need to hear. She’s the Blog Whisperer! This post helps you to see the entrepreneur’s side of blogging and you walk away empowered! Be sure to subscribe to her email newsletter – it’s a treasure trove of information right in your inbox!

Bethany’s post was like a drink of water in the desert.  She has some great tips to help you stay focused if you feel like your days are slipping away. At the end of her post, she links to a great Productivity e-course filled with tools to help you streamline your productivity. Not only does she have these great tips, but best sure to check out her Blog Design Portfolio. I’m seriously drooling over her stunning blog designs!

How to Get More Done in Less Time as a Blogger

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I am a HUGE fan of the Money Saving Mom – for years I’ve adored her from my computer screen. In Crystal’s 3 part series, she offers wonderful tips on how to budget your time so that your blogging doesn’t take over your life. She has great tips and tricks to help you organize your schedule so that you maximize your blogging time. She also focuses on the much needed sabbatical we all need from blogging and the importance of finding that balance in your life. Her entire Time Management Series is full of amazing tips.

This post from Kristen blew. my. mind! I have a HUGE recording project coming up and have been stressing about how I’m going to keep up my blog schedule while pulling long hours on the mic. This post was the answer.  I’m still trying to perfect this practice, but what a huge help she gives with her tips on how to blog for the week all in one night! Total Rock Star! She also has a great ebook “Blog Awesome” that you can purchase – double score!

This is the monster Evernote post of all time. I have used Evernote for years, but Cara Lynne has opened my eyes to an Evernote world I’ve never known. I get all kinds of giddy over to do list and organizing them and I have to admit that her tutorial made me eager to step up my blog organization to the next level! 

Lindsay has a great tutorial on how to schedule your posts. I love how she ties in the social media aspect and teaches you how to schedule posts there as well. This is a wonderful read by a talented blogger – check out her photography tips! She has tons of info that can help any blogger!

Sometimes efficiency is the key and J6 Designs has created this awesome infographic to help you write your blog posts faster and maximize your time. J6 Designs also offer coaching and ecourses to help any blogger that wants to take their business to the next level!

I blog on the side.

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Shane is such a daring adventurer and you can get lost in her instagram photos! I love this post she shared about finding the balance of working and blogging. I especially love that she calls you to challenge the quality of your blog versus the quantity of posts you generate. Such a great read – and be sure to join her Coast to Coast Blogger Network! It’s a great way to connect with other bloggers in your area.

A Life In Balance

Barb makes my list making, timer setting, OCD heart sing! I love this post, and not just because I habitually set timers. Her post encourages the blogger to use their time most effectively with tips to stay on track with your schedule.  A great read – and be sure to check out her other blogging tips!