But never fear. This doesn’t signify an end to my writing or blogging for that matter. I’m just switching over to a new domain:
When I first started this blog, I had no publication credits and no real clue to what I was doing. All I knew is that I wanted to write and blogging seemed like a good way to plant my flag, so to speak.
But my ever-present insecurity demanded that I do so under an alias. I started posting, was pleasantly surprised as I made connections with other writers, and slowly built a platform for myself.
Now, however, that identity is starting to chafe. I’m not a beginning writer anymore. I still have things to learn, mind you, but I’ve progressed to a point where I feel comfortable with what I do and the skill level I’ve achieved. I’ve made two pro sales in the last two months and had accrued a respectable number of credits before that. It’s time to fully own my identity as a writer, and I feel I can best do that with my new site.
But first, a look back.
The Bluestocking Blog Stats:
1,452 days active (just over four years!)
214 posts
over 69,000 hits
over 7,000 unique visitors
10 short story credits
4 novels written
Top posts:
Nefarious Narrative Distance
Resource Roundup Part 1 – Finding the Right Word
Resource Roundup Part 4 – Opening Your Story
Resource Roundup Part 2 – Conjuring Up Titles
Coffee Shop Etiquette
Not bad for an alias.
So please follow me to my new site at laurencteffeau.com or stay connected with me on twitter. And, as always, happy writing!
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