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6 Ways to Beat Bloggers Block

I attended an amazing mini blogger conference this past weekend. (Special thanks Aubrey for putting it all together and being a fab host!)

During one of our "round table" style discussions someone asked the inevitable question...

"What do you do when you don't know what to blog about?"


These are the 5 things we talked about to help you beat blogger block... PERMANENTLY!

1. Have a series

Life With Amberly & Joe has some really great series' she does on her blog. What do you do when you don't know what to write? Add to the series!

2. Focus on your niche

What is that you blog about? Marriage? College? Books? Your life?

Really focusing in on what your niche is can help you generate blog posts. One blogger shared the quote "Constraint breeds Creativity". Once I decided on the 6 categories (see left side bar) that I wanted to blog mostly about, now if I don't know what to blog about I think, "What can I add to one of these categories?" Usually just looking at all 6 gives me a creative boost.

3. Pinterest Board of Ideas

Create a "secret" Pinterest board. When you see a pin that sparks a blog post idea, pin it to that board! When you are blocked, go back to the board. One night everyone was pinning like crazy about a new movie coming out, I pinned a pin of it and then came back to it a few nights later. This was the end post.

4. Link to other posts & write about it

Did one of your favorite bloggers do a post you just LOVED? Was there a news article you had thoughts about? Or an online magazine you read that had an interesting topic? Write a response to the post and send your bloggers to the original post with a link. I read a Christian article about effective ways to study the bible book of Isaiah. So I blogged about it! We all love sharing our thoughts, that's why we are bloggers!

 5. Monthly Themes

Is it Halloween time? Share what you were last Halloween and give hints as to what you'll be this year! February? Make a list of things you love. July? Write a post about what America means to you. Etc. etc. etc. Every month has something unique about it. Use it to your advantage and blog about it!


Did I miss any really great ideas? How do YOU beat bloggers block?

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38 comments:

  1. Ashley ZieglerSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Ah! Thanks for sharing. I loved this part of the discussion and keeping this in mind!

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  2. Dallas SocialsSeptember 22, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Secret pinterest boards are my favorite! It's a great way to collect ideas!

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  3. AmberlySeptember 22, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Great tips!! :) I think you covered them all!

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  4. bethaniSeptember 22, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    thanks for the tips - sometimes my mind just blanks out & i need a little help. i try to jot all my thoughts down in a notebook so i can add as post ideas later

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  5. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Those are all great tips - besides monthly themes, there's also a ton of fun holidays to pick up on, like National Smores Day for example!

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  6. FWIL Sentimental Blog ContentSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    I love the idea of getting focused! I'm in a pretty tight niche, kind of my own genre. When I hear other bloggers talk about having writer's block I seriously scratch my head and think- how does that happen? I really do think limiting your focus does breed creativity!

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  7. Jessica Doll @ Team WikingSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Great tips! Having a series always works best for me. It at least helps you plan your editorial calendar better.

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  8. spiffykermsSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Omg bloggers-block is the worst. I've got a few blog posts in my queue right now so whenever I have a block I publish a few of those in the drafts, waitin' to go.

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  9. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    These are some really good ideas. I am doing a Fall themed week right now, and it helped me come up with a ton of ideas.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Good tips! It seems like some days I can crank out post after post, and some days I stare at a blank screen lol.

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  11. Angelic SinovaSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Yes, yes and YES to all of this! Having regular series on my blog have rely helped me when it comes to blogger's block <3

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  12. AndiSeptember 22, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Great tips. I do several series which helps me. Even when I can't write myself I have at least 2 posts a week because of the series!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    You can always participate in those "Wordless Wednesdays" type of posts too. Those seem kind of fun sometimes, but I've never done one.

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  14. Kaycie EddieSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Loved this, Brooklyn! I'm trying to get back into blogging consistently and this was so helpful. Pinterest is my favorite for inspiration!

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  15. Brendy BeautySeptember 23, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    These are some great tips! I especially love the secret pinterest board for ideas!

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  16. Erica MarieSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    I get bloggers block more than I'd like to admit, thanks for all the great advice!

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  17. Erica MarieSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    I get bloggers block more than I'd like to admit, thanks for all the great advice!

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  18. NeelySeptember 23, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    These are fabulous tips!

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  19. Jemma @ Celery and CupcakesSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Thanks for sharing these great tips!

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  20. GiGi EatsSeptember 23, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Sometimes I get a tiny bit nervous as to what I might post about... But that's only when I am stressed about something else. Literally an hour later I am coming up with the weirdest topics that just WORK! ha ah! ;) My brain is weird, but awesome! LMFAO

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  21. UnknownSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I have been thinking of starting a series to help with some content ideas! Love all of you ideas - thanks!

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  22. Lauren // Pink on the CheekSeptember 23, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    I love checking my pins from Pinterest for blogging ideas - it's always a great resource :)

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  23. CarlySeptember 23, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    These are some great tips for getting out a blogger's block! I love the idea of a series!

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  24. AlyssaSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I totally love the idea of have a weekly series. Such a good place for a weekend recap or an outfit of the week kind of thing!

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  25. Jenn, hellorigby.comSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Great tips! And very true ways to beat the block!

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  27. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 23, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Great ideas, one and all! I need to go create my secret pinterest board right now, lol. :)

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  28. M. MoberySeptember 24, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    These are great ideas! Sometimes it does get really tough to come up with fresh material.

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  29. AnosaSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    I think having a series and monthly themes really help me

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  30. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Really great tips! Thank you for sharing :D

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  31. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I keep a notepad and write ideas for recipes/blog posts so when I do have a block I can go back and pick something. It REALLY comes in handy! Great tips!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I haven't gotten 'bloggers block' but I love the ideas here, and will definitely continue to use them :)

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  33. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    These are all great tips! The series one really helped me get into the habit of blogging. Now the only thing that makes me post less is that life got busier with a full time job, but I'm working on that.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    This is a great list. I especially like using pinterest boards to get me thinking of things to write about. Thanks for sharing.

    Thrifting Diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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  35. TrishSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    All good tips! Sometimes I will also bust out a magazine and get ideas from there. And even if I don't get any, I at least got a few moments to myself :)

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  36. LesSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    This is such a good list. I find myself stuck and uninspired sometimes, so I'll have to remember these suggestions!

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  37. Raewyn @ Be A Warrior QueenSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    I need to start a secret Pinterest board! I never even thought of that - thank you for the tip!!

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  38. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    I have the opposite problem. Too much to write about and no time to write.

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