Blogging Block No More! 3 Ways to Do to Stop Blogging Block and Create a Better Blog
Got a bad case of the blogging block? Here are 3 ways to get rid of it forever:
1. Subscribe to a Google Alert service.Â
Do you perform regular searches on a particular topic? Google Alert can help automate your usual queries. Simply provide the keywords and Google Alert can help you beat your blogging block by running a search for you everyday and then send you an alert via e-mail. You can also track certain information such as business trends, industry reports and competitor activities through this service.
2. Catch up on your reading.
Get your updates from sources other than the internet. Books, magazines, newspapers and trade journals are excellent sources of new information… and inspiration. Instead of just limiting your magazine or newsletter subscription to your topic of choice, expand your knowledge and read about related stuff.Â
Say for example your blog is about technology and gadgets. If you’ve been hit by blogging block, try to read on other related subjects such as physical and psychological problems caused by new technology, people who choose to go without technology, wastes and pollution caused by technology, risks and dangers about using certain gadgets, etc. Don’t be limited by your subject. Expand it.
3. Socialize.
One way to know the world better is to leave your computer for a few hours and get out of the house. It’s amazing how much stuff you can take inspiration from outside of your home or office area. Go to events, attend seminars, see the new museum exhibits, even travel. Refreshed and renewed, you can go home and beat blogging block to a pulp.
Disclaimer: Manila Freelancer Blog is not associated with any of the Job Posters. Apply with every precaution to avoid being scammed.Im sure you have your own way to get rid of blogging block… Would you mind sharing it?
12:41 pm on August 3rd, 2007
i agree… there are times that im in the middle of creating an article when suddenly im experiencing a mental block… hehehe
4:22 am on August 4th, 2007
I just wrote about that. Actually, I’m constantly writing about overcoming writer’s block. What better “job” is there than one where socializing helps you do a better job, instead of being considered a waste of time. *sighs in contentment*
8:56 am on August 4th, 2007
Yes, agree about the Google Alert. I am using it everyday, but after all Google knows that is not a unique text, but on the other hand it brings visitors.
9:03 am on August 4th, 2007
@ Milan – thanks for dropping by, Yup Google Alert Rocks.
11:12 pm on August 4th, 2007
Google alerts does the job of helping find something to write about pretty well.
It has saved me from blogger’s block on several occassions.
4:31 pm on August 5th, 2007
@Jhay – thanks for sharing your thoughts
8:37 pm on August 5th, 2007
@ melo villareal – No worries mate! Glad to be here.
3:06 am on August 8th, 2007
I think being out in public helps me write better. I usually take my laptop with me and write. It helps free up your mind. Sometimes I don’t realize I’m blogging, because I’m just writing about what I’m observing.
3:27 am on August 8th, 2007
@ Barry – great Suggestion I also do that, bringing laptop in a coffee shop then write anything a i can think of or anything that i can observe.
12:24 am on August 9th, 2007
I love Google alerts especially when I find my own articles and posts being listed. I also use Congoo which doubles my list of potential ideas.
11:04 am on August 13th, 2007
@ steve – google alerts is really helpful you will receive a lot of news and updates about the specific keyword that you will subscribe for…. I havent tried Congoo yet
12:02 am on August 21st, 2007
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