When I first started writing daily, I felt a strong inclination to share pictures with each post.
I knew that images grab attention and might hook along more readers.
I also knew that images can add a level of communication for the visually inclined learners that words alone might not provide.
But, what I also knew was finding the right image added steps to my daily process… it took time to thoroughly search, download, reformat, resize, upload, caption, add metadata, etc.
…Sometimes, this process even took me longer than writing the words themselves!
Which is why, in spite of the obvious benefits of having images associated with my writing, I decided against using them.
It’s important to remember that when you set out to do something, you don’t have to do it in the absolute best way you know how. Sometimes (oftentimes), it’s best to just keep it simple and cut out anything and everything that doesn’t have to do with the core of the work itself.
A single step back from complicated is worth a dozen steps forward (or more) in simplicity.