Anyone who is blogging a lot faces sooner or later the challenge of finding new topics to write about. So when I ran into this list of ways how to overcome writer’s block I didn’t hesitate to share it with you. If you happen to find yourself in that deep hole and need inspiration, why not have a look at the list below. 1. Browse the web for inspiration.The internet is full of ideas. Go take a look at your favorite blogs and write about a new or controversial topic. 2. Take a break. It’s hard to write when you’re overworked. Sometimes, it’s just as simple as taking a break and allowing your mind to wander. When you return, you might have an idea. 3. Explore new subjects. All too often, writer’s block is caused by the inability to find a new topic within a narrow subject. If you’ve exhausted everything, branch out into a related subject. 4. Go back to the basics: Use pen and paper. From infancy, we’ve been taught to write using writing instruments. So ditch the keyboard and do it like old times. 5. Word association. You’ve played the game before. Try it again now. Let’s, say… start with the word salad, and see where it goes. 6. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Go back and find a popular article that you’ve written. Reinvent it, add additional observations or comments, and republish it. 7. Opt for lists. We find that some of our most successful articles are those that contain lists… Like this one. They’re easy to write and they usually go over pretty well. 8. Eat a snack. Perhaps your brain is craving some nutrients. Go eat a snack and get a sugar high. 9. Lower expectations. If you are planning on writing a masterpiece, such as something that is sure to hit the first page of Digg, you might have some difficulty. Instead, just focus on writing a well-written post. 10. Draw a picture. Sometimes, little doodles can help get the juices flowing. 11. Opt for a change of venue. Sometimes a change of locale will help. If you’re writing from home, move from the office to the living room, or to the balcony or porch. You might also want to try it in the bathroom. 12. Find a writing buddy. Partner up with a fellow writer and bounce ideas off of each other. 13. Write about writer’s block. Hey, we’re doing it. 14. Seek out your local shrink. At times, especially when writer’s block lasts for extended periods of times, it may be linked to feelings of self doubt and inadequacy, or even fear of success… It may be time to see a professional. 15. Look at other atypical writing sources. You write a lot of content every day in emails, instant messages, and more. Use those for inspiration. 16. Do some research. There is bound to be some topic that’s been nagging at you. Take some time and research the new topic, then write a summary. You get bonus points if you take a stance. 17. Ask your readers. If you have a devoted following, let them dictate your new material. They’ll know what they want to read.
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