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I post depending on how I see the blog. Here’s a little breakdown (cause I am oozing with blogs).

With Bumpyboobs.com (a venting, laughing, sharing – just for me and who ever reads it – space) I post whenever inspiration or ridiculousness hits. However, I do try and write at least twice a week despite not having a specific schedule.

With Facingcancer.ca I post once a week on Wednesday, in some exceptional circumstances (like this week) I might post on Thursday. For me, this schedule is important because this is a support site and the readership might be looking for my post.

Narrativenipple.com is a literary e-zine and therefore gets updated about every 1.5 months with a whole new batch of submissions – though I haven’t hammered out a specific schedule yet.

Basically, frequency of posting depends on the blog’s purpose. If it’s personal and just for pleasure, then post whenever you want and send a note out on twitter if you’d like it shared & people will drop by to read. If you want to blog for any other reason (develop a reputation, become known online, promote yourself or project, etc) then make sure to follow an actual schedule.

In terms of writing – it’s whenever I have time to cram in a post. My brain is at its peak around 11.30 – 3.pm and maybe most creative around 8.00 to 9.00pm, so if I can catch either window of mental power, it’s better for everyone.

Thanks for your question! Do you have a favourite time to write? What about your blogging frequency?

Initially I began blogging under the alias ‘Bumpyboobs’ – that was before I was diagnosed and simply had suspicions of cancer. But for me, once the cancer was actually diagnosed everything became so real all thoughts of an alias flew out the window. Essentially, I felt relief in the honesty of blogging and not withholding the true experience. It was my release value.

And honestly, at the time I never even considered the repercussions of admitting my disease online (i.e. will future employers discount me for having gotten sick if they run a Google Search?) – all I wanted was to connect, vent and write. But another truth of this situation is that so far, despite having posted such personal information, I’ve received nothing but support and encouragement.

But whether a person chooses to blog openly or under assumed name, I’m 100% pro writing through the experience. It’s a lifesaver, and an incredible tool for connections and finding strength.

Thanks for your question! Please let me know if this response doesn’t meet what you wanted to know.