Build A Blog You Can Be Proud Of.It’s one of the most challenging things about blogging – getting started. If you ever get stumped on what to write about, you know just how challenging it can be at times to fill that empty “new post” box.
Here are 50 ideas to help get the creative juices flowing:
1. Take a photo. Share a picture instead of words!
2. Share a relevant YouTube video. Perhaps even analyze it a bit in your post. It doesn’t require a lot of work to watch and then find the best videos.
3. Shoot a video of your own. People love to see a blogger’s face rather than just read their words.
4. Comment on another blog post on your blog. For example, if another well known blogger makes a strong statement, respond to that statement on your blog.
5. Comment on a news event and on how it relates to your field.
6. Write a How To post. Walkthroughs, tutorials and how to’s tend to do very well online.
7. Bust a Myth. What are common beliefs people hold in your industry that simply aren’t true?
8. Tell an entertaining and educational story. What were some turning point moments in your career?
9. Create a Q&A post. What are common questions people have and what are their answers?
10. Examine a Problem. Take an issue that people often get stuck on and go in depth into its causes and solutions.
11. Write a Top X List. For example, “Top 50 ways to get blog traffic” or “Top 12 hip hop dance moves.”
12. Ramble. Just talk aimlessly and passionately about a subject. Be sure to set it aside and read it a day or two later to make sure it’s relevant before you post it.
13. Write about common pitfalls. What are mistakes that beginners might make without knowing it?
14. Interview an expert. Post it in audio or video form on your blog.
15. Review a product. What are its benefits and its drawbacks? What sets it apart? Would you recommend it?
16. Comment on state of the industry. What’s going well and what isn’t’ going well?
17. Ask your audience a question. What do they think about Topic X?
18. Post the top resources for someone in your industry. Give links, downloads, videos, etc that might help them in what they’re trying to do.
19. Make a prediction on the future. What do you think is going to happen in the next 12 months?
20. Write about an in person event. For example, “What I learned at Affiliate Summit X this year.
21. Share a provocative opinion. What’s an opinion you have that just isn’t politically correct?
22. Why someone is right or wrong. Write a post about why you think someone is right or wrong about a certain subject.
23. Make something complex simple. Break a hard process down into its parts and make it easy to do or follow.
24. Share a thought process. How do you get from point A to point B in your thought process?
25. Blog about a personal experiment. What’s something you tried? Did it work or did it not work? What would you do differently and what would you recommend?
Overcoming writer’s block can be extremely difficult but by keeping a list of questions handy like those above and those to come in part two of this series, you’ll be prepared to do battle the next time you’re stuck for something to write about.
Your Thoughts
Which of the above questions do you plan to answer on your blog? What questions do you think could be added to the list? Share in a comment below.
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This is a great list. I don;t really have a hard time find topics. My problem is finding quiet time to write. I home school so there is always activity in the house even when I close my office door. I am making plans to start heading to a coffee shop or library once a week to get some quiet writing done.
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Saidah, I can relate to that with having our little ones at home. Thankfully, my hubby is very understanding and lets me get out to the coffee shop for those quiet moments as I need them.
Hey Tanya, I was wondering if you knew of a way to make money from reviewing books on my site, specifically ones that have to do with my brand. I read and reviewed books for several years for a magazine, so I’m pretty experienced at it.
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Hi Tanya
Glad to see you’ve joined the Alexa Blog Hop! This is a GREAT list! Although… are there supposed to be 25 or 50 ideas posted? (I’m only seeing 25!)
Hope you’ll stop by when you have a moment and share your thoughts on Blog Comments over at Create With Joy!
Ramona
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Hey, Ramona – thanks for the comment. There are 25 ideas in this post… and 25 more will be listed in Part 2 on Tuesday.
Thanks for sharing about this hop in class – what a great way for everyone to increase their Alexa rankings! I added the button to the List of 100+ Blog Hops, too.
This is SUCH a good post!
There are days when I am just not in the mood to write a review and get writers block, this list is great!!
Glad you found it helpful, Skye! Thanks for commenting!
Great list! I try to keep an idea list to work from as well. Ideas can flood but it’ll take awhile before I get to them all
And don’t underestimate the value of list posts!
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Thanks for commenting, Darcy! I’ve found that ideas can come in waves, too – sometimes I can’t get them written down fast enough. Other times, I have no idea what to write about. Glad to hear someone else experiences that, too!
It’s funny that you posted this- I make a list every now and then to prevent writer’s block! Great list
Here from the Alexa Hop!
Aimee, I’m a huge fan of lists, too! Thanks for commenting!
Great post! Though personally I think ‘em up quicker then I can find the time to write them.
Stopping in from the Alexa Hop. Here’s my link: http://www.mapleleafmommy.com/2011/04/how-to-thank-blogger.html
Thanks for commenting, Deanna – that’s a good “problem” to have! I’m sure a lot of other bloggers would envy you it.
Thanks for this post! I love it! I bookmarked it!!!!
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Great to have you stopping by, Stacie – and thanks for getting the word out about this great blog hop!
Hi! Stopping by from Alexa hop – I love your site! These are great tips. My probably is that I have too much to write and not enough time
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Stephanie, I know a lot of bloggers who wish they had your “problem”. Keep up the great work – and thanks for the comment!
I am so bookmarking this so that I can find this when ever I am stuck for a topic! Thanks!
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MJ, watch for part two of the list of 50 to be posted tomorrow! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Wow! This list will help me a lot! I often get “blogger’s block!”
Stopping by from the Alexa Hop!
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Thanks so much for commenting, Mama! Hope your blogging ventures are going well!
I’m so bookmarking this page! Thanks for the helpful suggestions, as always!
Hopping back through with my toolbar for the Alexa Hop!
I’d appreciate it if you could visit me back and comment with your toolbar.
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Thanks so much!
Mickey
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Thanks for commenting, Mickey!
great tips!
please link up for our ALEXA blog hop this week:
http://www.spearmintbaby.com/2011/04/alexa-blog-hop.html
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Great hop, Shari! Thanks for letting me know about it!
Wow, you have so much great info on here!
I’m from the Alexa hop, pls visit sometime at sometimesuwin.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by to comment, Michelle – the alexa hop is so fun and a great way to improve your rankings!
Thank you for posting this it has some great ideas on it, follow you from Alexa hop
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I subscribe via email and am always learning new tricks. I just switched to self-hosted and am trying to get a clearer focus to my blog! Thanks for this list!
I love blogging because I always have a ton of ideas for what to write about. I’m never short on ideas. Ever.
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This is good advice. I am new at blogging and i love it!! I just need to create more!
Very well-constructed post! One thing I want to add is when I’m struggling with blogger’s block(patent pending ^_~) is to check stumbleupon.com! It was how I found your blog, and I’m happy the internet gods placed me here. When you create a free account you can just search “weblogs” and go to town. You might even find my blog there! Good luck and keep with the creative and engaging posts!
Thanks for the great list Tanya! It’s kinda weird, sometimes I think I have lots to blog about and then the next day my mind goes blank??
I have also found that reading whenever I can give me ideas. I think it gets my creative juices flowing:)
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