There will always be those days when you’ve just got nothing. You think but nothings coming to you, and you sit their scratching your head thinking, “what can I post?” First of all don’t get frustrated, that’s just a part of blogging life, those days will come. The off internet life often can upset us, or take our minds away from blogging, that’s not uncommon. But you can’t just leave your blog for a month while you recover from losing your girlfriend. The question is, how can you get inspiration to write again, even when you aren’t in the mood.
Remember, a poorly written post is worse then not posting at all.
1. Make a List Post
Find some topic that people in your niche want to hear about, and create a list on it. Bloggers love lists, and honestly they can be the easiest posts you do. If your readers like them and they don’t take to long, then it’s a win win.
2. Check your Feed Reader
This is when a Feed Reader comes in handy, as opposed to using email subscriptions, you can go through all the posts very quickly. If you are at all serious about blogging you should be subscribed to at least 30 similar blogs, and reading them as consistently as you can. This is essential for several reasons but right now I’ll only go into one. It’s a great way to stimulate ideas. See what the other bloggers in your niche have been writing about, this should give you some ideas.
3. Check the top pages of Digg and Google Trends
there are lots of sites that can tell you what’s popular now. check out a few of them, and see which ones you could write about. Now don’t just be a copy cat writer, but if it’s the big thing in your niche, you should probably cover it.
4. Check all the most Popular Blogs in your Niche
In case you aren’t subscribed to them, check the popular bloggers. Most of these guys post every day and so I’m sure they’ve been where you have been. If you read their homepage and nothing clicks, try reading through the archives a little. I’m sure you’ll find an idea eventually.
5. Try emailing your Blogger friends
Again I’m sure they’ve been in the same place, see what sparked an idea for them.
6. Think of something you or another blogger did that you really liked
Maybe a Poll, or review, or series of posts, whatever it was, try and remember one you really enjoyed. Now don’t copy it, but sit down and try and think of a way you could twist it to make it original. If it was successful then your idea can probably succeed as well.
7. Do a Picture or Video post
Pictures say a thousand words, and videos are okay to copy from youtube. So find a youtube video related to your niche and post it, then write a few words below it. This way you can still post and give information, and get another 24 hours to brainstorm.
8. If possible Deal with the issue bugging you
This will rarely be an option, but if it’s an issue you can deal with, stop blogging and fix the issue, and then come back and write. If it’s something you can do, then get that done first.
9. Look at your Past Posts
Especially your most recent ones. See if any of them can be made into a part two, or even into a series. If you analyzed something, maybe you can start that into a weekly tradition or something at your blog.
10. Come up with a potential Word or Phrase
Say you want to write about making money blogging. Type into Google lists about making money blogging. If that doesn’t come up with anything change the wording around a little. Check out other lists on the subject, and see if you get inspired with anything.
11. Have a list of Potential Ideas
Don’t wait until the day of to write your post, plan ahead! Start a list of post ideas now, so that when the time comes you can look through a list and pick your topic.
Thanks for the great tips. I will be doing more research on this topic and be able to become successful. Thanks again and I will be letting friends know about these tips!
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The abov mentioned 11 tips are so useful!
I just don’t like to post blog. I like to hire someone for this job. I’m a bit shy at writing. But I do commenting though. It’s simple and easy.
Very good post, I especially like the part about “you can’t leave your blog for a month while you get over your girlfriend!” lmao
These are good tips, seems like that’s my issue now with fully starting my blog and all the hours and posts that go along with it. I want to make sure I’m fully committed to it first, and can make it through the days when I need “inspiration” to be able to post.
I was never inspired to write a blog.But later on I started a blog.As my friend made 100$ from his blog.
There was this one girl’s blog I was following a few years ago. She managed to make various niche blogs. Her goal was to make at least $10 per day from each blog. She ended up earning this from 100 blogs per day.
You can in fact take a day or 2 or 3 away, deal or just rest, then come back. Nothing will be gone and you will be refreshed…as stated, bad is worse then none.
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Some really great tips for getting out of the rut that is inevitable … even for the best of the bloggers! Thank you.
Doing a video takes your blog to the next level. Uploading has been a challenge for me though.
I wish I had better internet speed
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doing a picture or video post is a fantastic idea that I have not even considered lately. thank you so much for providing the inspiration that will fuel weeks worth of content.
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That is nice, before you get to the 5th point, something should get to your brain and you will start writing. It is nice tip for writing article or post.
I always check Digg and Mixx for inspiration for new posts.
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Nature is my inspiration to write something. There is lot more you can explore about nature.
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