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Running Out Of Things To Say

In the last few weeks it has occured to me that I haven’t been able to create much worth reading. Beyond the low open rates, I’ve reached a point where I have to admit I’ve run out of things to say. Perhaps the low open rates and other metrics are a reflection of where I’m at right now. I have always enjoyed writing and I still see myself continuing in the future, but I am not sure when. It feels like I’m squeezing an empty tube of toothpaste, hoping for that last little bit to come out, but I have to face facts; I’m creatively tapped right now. Before I started on Beehiiv or Substack or even Medium, I used to journal and allow my mind to wander. I had so much to say about everything, but now I find myself circling the same old topics with very little substance to offer.

Audience Expectations And Consistency

In addition to the potential for earning ad revenue, I genuinely enjoy seeing that people are reading my blogs. To some extent, paying attention to what my readers respond to best is important for engagement purposes, as I want to feel like my voice matters. Just like any other writer or content creator, I feel like I’ve become known for producing a particular type of content, in my case, Recovery and drug addiction. However, I don’t know how much left I have to say on this topic without becoming repetitive and stagnant.

Sex addiction is a harder topic to address but I think still necessary, though it has some taboos attached to it (which is understandable). I find myself in this strange position where the desire to create is very strong, but nothing of value is coming up for me. Like a seagull, I can’t shit if I don’t eat. In other words, without new experiences or consuming new media, there’s nothing to put out that would be worth reading. Moving forward I may still post, but I’ve slown down significantly compared to how frequently I posted whenever I first began my blogging journey.

Where I’m At Today (And Why It Matters)

As some of you may be aware, I’m currently a full time college student who is taking on four classes at one time, while using sidegigs to help me earn money on the side. Other than sidehustles, I don’t get out very much. When I first started blogging, I had a full time job and a full life, which seemed an endless well of inspiration for me to write about. However, my circumstances have changed quite drastically. Fortunately, I’m going on a family vacation to S.C in May and possibly will be seeing a friend in Mexico later that same month or maybe the month after. I strongly suspect that these experiences will be just the thing I need to get started again on my blogging journey. Though, it is highly likely I will evolve beyond topics such as drug addiction only revisiting them if they become relevant or I think there’s actually some new perspectives I can offer. I will probably start doing blogs on random topics rather than niche ones, which will probably not help my current dilemma of low open rates. I’d rather show up with a rush of creativity and excitement than remain the stat chaser I’ve recently become. I’m still very much addicted to blogging so no promises that I will stay away, but I have significantly cut down on the amount of blogging I’ve been doing, as of late.

With the exception of my latest post from earlier today, I think I’ve finally hit a wall. I may one day come back and try to reinvent myself. When that is? Who knows? For all I know, I might disappear only to come back months later, just to dust off the old keyboard and start writing again! For those who choose to unsubscribe, I understand. You’ll probably be saving yourselves from being subjected to occasional lackluster posts, for everyone else who decides to stick around, thanks for your readership! I appreciate everyone but especially those who choose to stay. Thanks for checking me out.

Bobby Z. Ford