I have decided to step down from running the Monthly Writing Contest. I find myself pulled from every direction possible at the moment, leaving me with no time for myself. While this doesn’t take a lot of time, I find myself obsessing over the thing. I’m lost as to why participation has dropped off so drastically.
In fact, my whole online presence is about to take a backseat to other matters. I hope someone takes up the mantel and keeps the thing going. Make up new rules have unique challenges for our writers. I can’t do it at this time. Other matters in my life are more pressing, more important, and immediate. I must attend to them.
My own productivity with my personal writing has been at a standstill all year. My ghostwriting has been spotty, not in quantity but in quality. I have to focus my efforts on my jobs. So, for now, I’ll be on here, reading. But I doubt I share much for some time to come.
After Summer, I’ll see where I’m at, what I want, and if I want to return to writing for here. You guys have been great. My decision has nothing to do with any of you. Maybe I’m a little disappointed that more of you don’t vote, more of you don’t write for the contest, and that I have no idea how to writers back into the game.
Then again, that is on me. I just desperately need a break from all things on here.
