It isn't the writing that is difficult. It is the subject matter that we must contend with. It seems that I am not the only one who has this problem. I have no problem writing thousands of words on topics I enjoy, but can't get started on something that doesn't interest me.

Great article, Vicki.

Chuck

Yes,reviews are a pain. I am not interested in writing and researching something that is of no interest to me. It's too difficult and takes too much time. The trick is to find something that is of interest. Water filters worked well but am a little stuck after that.
Alister

It depends. Sometime I don't have any issues with writing review. But when I am about to write 3rd one in a row I am like "not again"

So I go to write about something else (black or white SEO) and that feel refreshing.

New Zealanders, Australian, some Canadians, use the word “sook” I had to look it up to find out what it means. I now know what it means. I like, “I quit being a sook.” Thats exactly what I need to do. How did you do that? My problem is word paralysis, just like my body with my MS. Awesome that you were able to get pass that.

Hullo,
Actually, I'm not sure I understand what 'Writing a Review' IS. Is it This... that I am now writing... to You? Or, is it sump'n else that I just haven't figured out, yet? Would love to be enlightened.

For the record, I've never heard the term, 'Sook,' before. Never mind... the way you use it... well, I'm pretty sure by the interesting way that you write... you're NOT a sook.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

~ Yaya

thanks for the blog, it looks like i need to really get into this review thing and see how it goes.

I tried a few times last year but was not really seriously into review, may be i need to change my mind set about review.

thanks for the good article on review

Thanks and best regards
Chee Shi

Never been a big fan of writing reviews, I too find myself interspersing blog posts that are non-review with those reviews.

Some of the products I review, I really do not even have any interest in, if I am to be totally honest. This is what makes research even harder.

Great post, Vicki:)!

I absolutely do not like writing reviews either. I have to put in twice as much research or more just to prepare for a review. I often get side-tracked by the website features that I am about to review also.

It's one of those things, in some cases, I wonder if the product, system, or website I am reviewing is a faster way to make money. I then have to remind myself in some cases as to why I am there.

So, you aren't alone in not liking doing reviews. I don't have any particular way of doing things to make them any better...is there truly a way to do that? I don't really think so...but, we press on anyway for the end results that we work for.

I do like your idea of writing a post you're interested in writing after writing the review. I may have to adapt to that method. It might make getting more posts on my site easier.

Thanks for the idea, Vicki.

I wish you the best!

Bob M

I totally agree. Necessary but painful and NO fun.
Kind of like following a sensible diet and exercising regularly, right?
I would love it if some created a Template for the Perfect Review.
Good Luck for future reviews.

Cheers,

Tim

You know I share your love of reviews...lol...
Yes, they are getting easier for me,too, but I still don't like them. I do much what you do -- write one and then write a post on something I enjoy writing about. Seems to make it easier.