Overcoming The Blank Computer Screen While Trying To Write a Blog Post

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank computer screen when it is time to write a blog post? Come on now, I am sure there has been at least a few occasions when nothing comes to mind to write about.

It is a common problem especially in the beginning when you are just starting a blog. Unless of course, you are just so efficient that you have your entire blogging series set up for the next six months.

Sometimes when we get the idea to put up a blog there is no thought about what we want to write about or what the theme of the blog will be. We just know that blogs are in right now and it is a good idea to get one started.

Think about just what you want your blog to be about. Then think of some things that might fit in with that topic. I am sure that will generate some good subjects for you to come up with.

Make it interesting for your readers so they will want to come back and see what else you have to share with them. They may find something of interest that might even have them talking about your blog. Maybe they will share it with others who may stop by to see what you are writing about.

Try setting up a question or poll to ask what your readers are interested in. What would they like to see being written. That may get your creative juices following which in turn could give you more than one post or subject idea to blog about.

These are things that spark interest and provide you with more traffic. But to keep that traffic coming you will have to keep the content really good. Which in turn means you will have to sit and think about more things to write about.

You could check out the local scene in your area. Check out different websites to see what the latest things are. All of the social sites always have good subjects going. See this thing is not so hard when you get right down to it.

I have some good mentors who constantly preach about being consistent with your blog postings. Set up a schedule on how often you will be posting. As much as I try I also have the blank screen stare. But I understand what they are trying to say. Doug and Mike I hear you.

That way people who might want to read your blog will know when they can look for your next posting. Make them want to come back and become regular readers of your blog.

I want to make it my goal to post on a regular schedule. I can find it really hard and I can find tons of excuses but I understand that getting on a regular schedule will help me establish myself.

So I will be trying to avoid sitting in front of that blank screen hoping that I can find different ideas to write about. Hey let me know how you avoid this tendency or better yet leave me some ideas to write about.

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