Archive for April, 2009

Writing can be hard. You have to give good information, provide value to readers, and hopefully keep them coming back for me. But there are days you might find it hard to write. Here are some tips to help you quickly work out a topic:

• Give yourself a break. Sometimes writing about the same subjects can be hard to maintain. Find something else interesting to both you and your readers to write about.
• Do a review. Whether it’s a book, a piece of software, an article, or even a blog, write a review on it. Keep the review on topic, and make sure it’s in line with what your readers want.
• Put together lists. Readers often appreciate lists such as the top ten ways to lose weight, or how to organize a closet. They are easy to read and easy to put together.
• Find someone to co-author.  Collaboration is a good way to get the creative juices going. Find a good affiliate partner who can provide valuable information to your readers, but not directly compete with you. Write articles or blog posts together, ideally in a series, to give your readers a slightly different take on a popular subject.

It’s OK to not be all excited about writing. Just don’t let it stop you. One of the best ways to alleviate pressure is to create an editorial calendar for your upcoming article and /or blog topics. Write in advance and queue up as many in advance as possible. It will give you more time to create with less stress.

If all else fails, just start writing. Once you get into it, the words will just flow.