Lessons from 70 Blog Posts
I've written 70 posts this year. Here's what I learned about consistent content creation.
The Numbers
- 70 posts since May
- ~2-3 posts per week
- Topics: React, Node, career, projects, tutorials
Consistency is the hardest part.
What Worked
Batching
Write multiple posts in one sitting. Edit another day.
Sunday mornings became my writing time. 2-3 posts drafted, then scheduled through the week.
Topics List
I keep a running list of post ideas. When inspiration hits, I add to the list. When it's time to write, I pick from the list.
Never sit down without knowing what to write.
Good Enough > Perfect
Early posts took hours of editing. Now I write, do one editing pass, and publish.
Perfection is the enemy of done.
Mix of Types
- Tutorials (structured, evergreen)
- Opinion pieces (faster to write)
- Personal updates (authentic, relatable)
- Project showcases (portfolio building)
Variety keeps it interesting for me and readers.
What Didn't Work
Long Tutorials
Multi-part series are hard to maintain momentum on. The chatbot series worked, but I started others that fizzled.
Keep tutorials focused.
Chasing Trends
"I should write about [hot new thing]" when I hadn't actually used it. Those posts felt hollow.
Write what you know.
Overthinking SEO
Some posts I optimized heavily. Some I didn't. No clear correlation with traffic.
Write useful content. SEO follows.
The Benefits
Clarity of Thought
Writing forces you to truly understand a topic. "I can't explain this clearly" means I don't understand it well enough.
Portfolio
Every post is a signal that I'm active, thinking, building. Recruiters notice.
Community
Posts sparked conversations. People reached out. Connections formed.
Compound Effect
Post #70 is easier than post #1. The habit is built. The process is refined.
Advice for Starting
1. **Start small** - 1 post per week is plenty 2. **Lower the bar** - 500 words is fine 3. **Be consistent** - Same day, same time 4. **Write for yourself** - If it's useful to you, it's useful to someone 5. **Don't count numbers** - Traffic is vanity, consistency is value
What's Next
Keep writing. Keep building. The job search continues, but so does growth.
Thanks for reading along.