Short answer is… I dunno. It’s a sickness. I can’t help it.
If I’m being honest with myself though, I think whenever I hit a snag in my writing, where I don’t exactly know what happens next, well, that’s when I’m more likely to procrastinate by designing things. I think of all the things I don’t like about my design, and since I’m always learning new tricks and tips, there’s always something I can improve.
For example, I wanted a site that displayed well on mobile devices, and now I have one 🙂 Whereas, before, I didn’t really know how to do it.
My writing is similar. I’m always getting better and learning new things. You know, when I actually put in the time and stop procrastinating. I guess I should probably get back to it then…
Nothing wrong with changing it up. It's your space. Design it to your heart's content. 🙂
Thanks David 🙂 Oh, also, I've been meaning to tell you, congrats on Scholastic!!!
Ah … I'm coming back after visiting earlier today and being unable to read your post. Whatever was wrong, you fixed it. Yay!
Redesigning your blog is a creative outlet. It lets you express yourself in a different way while you work on that snag. It's not procrastinating. It's the way your brain works!
I did fix it 🙂 So thanks for coming back to check! And I'm glad you don't think of it as procrastinating – that helps me feel better!
You redesign your blog for the same reason my wife rearranges the furniture every 6 months!
It sure looks purdy though. 🙂
I always enjoy seeing what you come up with! My belief is that it's important to have another creative outlet to keep that spark going when we're struggling in other areas.
I used to "reskin" my blog every few months, but thanks to you, it's so pretty now, I'm content. Have you tried doing any tumblr templates?
When I need some thinking time on my WIP, I do jigsaw puzzles. Or drive. But jigsaw puzzles are cheaper.
Love the new look!
@ DL – I'm sure my hubby is glad I leave the furniture alone 🙂
@ Jamie – Yes! And I love your jewelry!
@ Kari – I haven't tried making any tumblr templates – mostly because I'm not on it, so I haven't even seen the code to see if it's something I could easily do.
Love the new luck. I know what you mean. When I get stuck, I want to get something new or look at something new.
*pets blog* Prettttty! I love the color scheme! Now BACK TO WRITING! 😀
LOL! Yeah, I know what you mean. I tend to put marketing ahead of writing, and I really shouldn't. Here's hoping your writing goes swimmingly! (And if not, here, take some cheese. It'll help.)
Your new look is so cute! I love the pastel colors.
I can relate; I tend to be very productive in other areas when I'm stuck on writing.