Blogging in the Void – How to Stay Motivated When No One is Reading

 I started my blog with big dreams. I imagined thousands—no, millions—of readers hanging onto my every word. People sharing my posts, commenting, crying, laughing, and saying, "Wow, this blog changed my life!"

Reality check: The only person reading my blog is ME. And maybe my mom, but I suspect she’s just clicking on it out of pity.

Step 1: Accept That You’re Basically Talking to Yourself

Let’s be real—right now, my blog is like an empty restaurant with great food but no customers. I pour my heart into every post, but the silence in my comment section is louder than my alarm clock at 4 AM (which I still ignore, by the way). But hey, even famous authors started by writing for no one! Stephen King’s first novel wasn’t an instant hit, so why should mine be?

Step 2: Pretend You Have a Fanbase

Whenever I post something new, I imagine an invisible crowd of loyal readers cheering me on. "Wow, such wisdom! Such humor! This blogger deserves a Nobel Prize!" Does it make me slightly delusional? Maybe. But it keeps me going.

Step 3: Celebrate Small Wins (Even If It’s Just Your Cat Clicking by Accident)

One time, I checked my analytics and saw that I had ONE VIEW. I felt like a superstar. Never mind that it was probably a bot or my own accidental click—a win is a win!

Step 4: Stay Consistent (Even If You’re Screaming into the Internet Void)

No one may be reading now, but consistency is key. One day, a random person will stumble upon my blog, read a post, and think, "Wow, where has this blog been all my life?" That’s the dream. Until then, I’ll keep writing, because one viral post is all it takes.

Step 5: Remember Why You Started

I didn’t start my blog for fame (although I wouldn’t mind it). I started it because I love writing, and if my words can make even one person smile, it’s worth it. Even if that person is just me rereading my own post at 2 AM.

Final Advice: Keep Going, Future Blogging Superstar!

No blog became famous overnight. Keep writing, keep laughing at your own jokes, and one day, the readers will come. And if they don’t? Well, at least I’ll have a fantastic archive of my own genius to admire. Stay motivated! Your blog is a masterpiece in the making!

Haru💁