Having a book blog takes a lot of time, organization, and dedication but it’s worth it because it’s so rewarding and fun too!
Not only do you create a platform where you can express your own style and voice, it’s also a great way to connect with other readers/bloggers and have the chance to connect with authors and review their books.
I literally don’t have time.
The problem is, everyone is so busy these days. School, work, other hobbies, and family are all things that take up time during our day so what time do you have to even run a blog?
I struggled before making this commitment.
The two main things I struggled with when deciding whether or not to start this blog are:
- Do I have time?
- Can I commit to this & be sustainable?

I’m a full-time high school teacher juggling daily teaching/marking, running a Christian podcast with my friend, attending weekly Zoom meetings for my church small groups, working on my WIP, cooking meals, doing housework, and getting through books I need to review. It sounds like a lot – and it is, but throughout all of this, I’m thankful.
Thankful to be doing all of these and for being able to keep busy but most of all, thankful that I love doing all these things!
These are some tips that have helped me be a book blogger despite my busy schedule:
- Make a firm commitment
You’re either in or you’re out. Once you make a commitment to your blog, there’s no more “I didn’t have time for it”. If you’re committed, you’ll need to schedule it in and get it done just like you would with other ‘must-do’s’ in your life.
- Make a detailed calendar
Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or even a physical calendar/planner – it all works! Personally, I prefer to plan everything onto a calendar online because I’m constantly changing and moving things around and it’s easy to just copy/paste/delete online.
Here are some things I include on the calendar:
- Post names
- Blog post process (colour-coded into ‘in progres’, ‘finished & scheduled’, and ‘posted’)
- Books I need to review
Having this all down ensures that I’m able to write posts and plan out what will upload when. It also allows me to see my posts visually and be able to write a variety of posts and avoid having similar blog post topics upload around the same time.
- Brainstorm ahead of time
I’m a natural planner so I like to know what’s happening ahead of time. The topics I blog about are always decided ahead of time. I have a doc full of possible blog ideas and choose from my list when I sit down and actually write my blogs. This saves me a lot of time!
- Create a schedule and stick to it
If you’re someone that’s busy, you’ll need to intentionally schedule in time to work on your blog. Leaving it to ‘whenever I have time’ means you’ll likely never get to it. The solution is to set goals for yourself – how many blog posts do you want to post per week? Then, at the beginning of each week decide how many blog posts you’ll write and prepare. Schedule them into your to-do list and get it done!
- Always have your phone or journal nearby
I find that blog post ideas always come to me whenever I’m out and about or doing something other than blogging. Whenever a good idea comes to me, I just pull out my phone or journal and jot it down. This way, I always have a list of ideas that are ready to go and I don’t need to find time to sit down and brainstorm about what to blog about.
- Make yourself focus
If you need music to focus, turn on your favourite music. If you need it to be silent, shut yourself in a quiet room. Give yourself whatever you need to focus, eliminate distractions, lock in, and get it done!
- Take advantage of your passion
At the end of the day, you should only blog if it’s something you want to do or else it’ll feel like work. But if you love writing, reading, and want to have a platform where you can share your thoughts, do it! Take advantage of what you love and put it into your blog – it’ll be very rewarding.
Whether you want to start a book blog or you’re already a book blogger, I hope the tips I mentioned can remind, inspire, and encourage you toward your goals.
If you’re not looking to start a blog but you’re curious, here it is. Here’s how it gets done and maybe these tips can be helpful for whatever other endeavours you have.

I love how practical this is! Also, what’s the name of your podcast, if you don’t mind me asking?
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Ahh I’m so glad to hear that! :)) Of course not! It’s called Renewed Podcast. You can find it on Insta @therenewedpodcast and it’s faith based.
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How cool! I’m also a believer, so I’ll check it out 🙂
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Ahh that’s so great to hear! :))
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I need to be more organised. Great article!
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We all could use more organization haha! Thanks, glad you stopped by 🙂
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As a fellow book blogger, I absolutely agree with all these points. As a planner, I’m all about organization and I too keep to a schedule. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m so glad to hear that you do that as well – super encouraging!
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I totally agree with you. Organisation is key. Brainstorming and scheduling ahead of time is a real game changer.
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Yeah, I don’t think I’d be able to post so regularly if I didn’t schedule ahead of time!
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Good tips! I believe these tips are also valuable for all bloggers. We all need to make time for our passion. Our passion makes us happy.
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This is so true! I’m so sure that all bloggers can relate as well 🙂
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So many great tips! Thanks for sharing 😍
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Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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I plan my blog content a month in advance so I’m never stumped on what to post. Making a firm commitment is difficult, but so worth it. I love blogging.
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Wow that’s amazing! I don’t always have my posts planned a month in advance but it’s always so helpful when I do 🙂
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Love this! I definitely need to make a doc with different ideas as well as the detailed calendar you mentioned. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m so glad to hear! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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These are such phenomenal tips! I’ve been full-time blogging for years but since rebranding from fashion to books, I’ve begun to consider myself a hobby blogger since I don’t make money anymore. However, I still have the habits of a full-time blogger, despite having another full-time job now haha! I definitely need to learn how to manage my blog in a more reasonable way, so I appreciate this!
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Yay I’m so glad to hear! It’s definitely challenging balancing a full-time job with blogging so we all need tips to help us be sustainable! 🙂
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I’m not a book blogger but these are nice tips that could work for any blogger out there. I juggle blogging with school. I have been blogging for a little over 7 months now and believe me it’s stressful. I use a number of these tips and some I could swear by is brainstorming ahead of time and allowing your passion to drive you.
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Yes! So glad to hear. Brainstorming is a huge help for me too.
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These are wonderful tips! It sounds like there’s a lot on your plate – kudos for your organization and making the time you do for your passions and your blog! For me, I’m all about schedules and they really help me with keeping track of my time but also ensuring I don’t get too in over my head (which still does happen from time to time!).
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Thank you so much! Yes, schedules just help with balancing life so much – reminding you to do certain tasks but also not overwhelm yourself in a day! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I do agree that being committed, organized and creating an environment conducive to blogging are imperative to working on your blog and maintaining it. This is not limited to book blogs. It can apply to other types of blogs as well so it’s very helpful for anyone interested in getting started. Great post!
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Yes, I actually realized afterwards that these tips would work for any blog in general! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I love this so much, Andrea! You’ve got your hands full but still make time to enjoy blogging. I am the most disorganized organized person hahah! Everything is everywhere. I don’t understand how I do it haha Thanks for sharing! You go girl xx
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
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Organized chaos is sometimes how I would describe my house haha! As long as it works and we know where things are, everything is okay! Thanks for stopping by, Lynn 🙂
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Great tips, Andrea! I also struggle with finding the time for blogging along with other things but it is a commitment I’m passionate about. I use Notion to stay organized and it greatly helps me stay on top of things. In the end, it requires some work but its so rewarding.
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Thanks, Sumedha! I really agree with you. As long as you’re committed and you enjoy doing it, it’s very manageable. Will check out Notion!
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great post!! i tend to write up multiple posts at a time (when i have free time), so it takes the pressure off me during times when i’m busy. and having a calendar helps loads.
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Yes, love that tactic! I also enjoy writing when I have inspiration – that’s when words flow the best.
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I enjoy reading quite a lot even tho I’m super picky when it comes to reading a novel. I personally think reading before bedtime is the best way to have those moments of ourselves since there usually no disturb nor distraction.
Michelle| http://www.brokebutflawless.com
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