Writing a blog is an adventure that can start out easy and later get a bit challenging. When you are seeking inspiration for your blog entries, a plethora of resources can have you posting away about things that excite you. You may be surprised at the many places where inspiration can be found.
Scour the internet for websites that are related to things you enjoy the most or the things that are most pertinent to the ideas you want to communicate through your blog. Bookmark them and return to them weekly for inspiration. Although it’s very poor community etiquette to rip off ideas from competing bloggers, it’s perfectly acceptable to be inspired by what’s being discussed.
If you do use another blog for inspiration, be sure to name the blog within your article and link back to it. This is the modern way of citation on websites, and neglecting to do this can earn you a bad reputation very quickly. So cite, give credit, and link back whenever you draw inspiration from elsewhere on the internet. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it will also likely earn you new readers and respect. Who doesn’t want to read articles that cite their work as a source?
Another powerful tool you have as a blogger is simply your own life experiences. Write a short memory or story of what’s going in in your life at the moment. Blogger Quinn Cummings has made a very successful blog out of The QC Report by mostly writing about her life.
She takes a humorous look at small and large goings-on in her life, and she was even offered a book deal from the success of her website. Try using metaphor and humor to share anecdotes about what has happened to you this week. Start by asking yourself what has made you laugh this week. Brainstorm from there.
If your blog has a certain theme, you can set key word searches on Google to send articles on the topic to you once per day, week, or however often you’d like. You can then write blog entries that take a look at the news articles or studies done. An opinion piece on a major news story or even a niche story can result in a lot of hits when people are searching for the latest on the story.
It’s also a good way to inspire comments, especially if you end the blog entry with a question on how your readers feel on the issues, too.
Write a reaction to a YouTube video. They often are compelling posts for readers because you can embed many videos into the blog entry, so it ends up being a multimedia presentation of sorts.
Whether it’s a short video of a cute animal, a news clip or a music video, your commentary can pique readers’ interest. It may increase hits to your website, too, when people are looking for information about that video.
If you find writer’s block creeping up on you, simply power down your computer and walk away for a minute or 30 minutes. You may find that going out and doing something fun will be inspiration by itself when you return to your work desk.
Inspiration is the resource I need at the moment, thanks for your tips Ive found some of them usefull 🙂
It was my pleasure I am glad you enjoyed the article….
Great post! This really helps others.
As you said “simply power down your computer and walk away for a minute or 30 minutes”
I do it for 1 or 2 days. Normally I don’t switch on my computers / tablets on weekends. So I take 2 days off, recharge myself, plan out for the next 5 days with lot of motivation.
This should take me solid for the next 5 days. Do try it! Be away from internet on weekends completely.
Hi Madras,
It’s a good idea to step away from the computer from time to time if for no other reason, for health reasons…
Sitting in front for long sessions can be crippling to your joints… And then it just gets worse from there..
Very good read. Never thought about listing blogs that inspire me.
Hi Leon,
Blogging is all about writing for your readers. As a rule of thumb you should always write for them….
…However with that said,
You should write for them through your eyes. In this way you will find it easier to create that connection.
yes ofcourse and i agree with what you said.. blogging is adventure it also gives reputation and value on you if it is made in a perfect way great share
Thanks Rajkumar,
i am beginner, this post will help me to write my blog. i will try to follow it…thanks for the post. Big Like
Hi Jaykrishna,
Your welcome I wish you much success on your journey!
Great tips Larry. Thanks!
Definitely need to find some inspiration.
Your welcome Mike!
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Hi Gajendranmegajolla,
I just checked my alexia rankings, I didn’t realize how popular I was in India.. Just goes to show you how powerful the internet is to connecting with people from other parts of the world.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting…