Today’s writing tip is a little different as I am directing it solely to bloggers and blogging.
One of the biggest obstacles to blogging (I think) is consistently pushing through posts on a regular basis that contain great content. What I mean by this: it is hard to post every day, or even every other day, and on top of that, it is harder to post great blogs every time.
Let’s be honest, some days we just don’t feel very creative. We’re tired either physically or mentally or both and we just don’t have anything to say. We sit down at this blank screen and think, “wow I literally have nothing to say.”
Or worse, you sit down and write something up but then that evil villain known as Self-Doubt crawls into your ear and commands that you erase the entire post because he doesn’t think its good.
First off, tell Self-Doubt to take a hike. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life! And so what if you post one blog that isn’t up to your regular standards? Be honest about it at the end of your post and maybe ask for feedback? Ask your followers to help you out, there’s nothing wrong with being human!
Yet, there will be days when you simply cannot write, you can’t think, and you definitely can’t create a blog post. That will happen, so prepare for it and plan ahead!
Part of blogging is spontaneous creativity, the other part is planned posts.
You heard me, Planned Posts.
When you have great days where creativity is flowing, don’t stop after one post and don’t post multiple times a day. Instead keep creating and schedule them for in advance. For instance, this is the third tip I have come up with today on November 12th.
Write in advance on your good days so that you don’t need to worry on your bad days.
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Happy Writing & Blogging Everyone!
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I’m a lover of routines and organization, so I’ve found this one to be helpful already!! Especially during Christmas/Blogmas season! Thank you for the advice 🙂
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You’re welcome! I can see how this would be particularly useful for Blogmas! I did it then as well 👍🏻 It’s sad that it’s over but we’ll enjoy it next December!
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Yep haha, 25 days in a row was an interesting challenge that required Plenty of forethought! It is, but yes 🙂 and who said we can’t keep the Christmas Spirit flowing year-round anyway? 😊
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I always keep that Christmas spirit in my heart 🙂
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Thanks for the great tip…KaylaAnn I will definitely be using it going forward. have a blessed day!!!
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You’re welcome! I hope you find it helpful!
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Helpful tip, KaylaAnn.
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Thank you Eugenia!
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This is just what I need to hear err… read. As a new blogger my enthusiasm is currently on a high. This has been great help. Thanks 👍🏻
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So glad you found it helpful! Welcome to blogging! What do you blog about?
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My ‘tag line’ is the therapeutic ramblings of an amateur Welsh poet. Feel free to have a look at the mushfromthehill.com. Hope you like 👍🏻
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Helpful tips…Thanks
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I agree! Planning ahead has saved me a couple times! 🙂
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Right there with you! It’s the best way to maintain a constant presence online even when you’re out of town, busy, or sick.
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Super helpful! Thank you☺️☺️
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You’re welcome! I’m very glad you found it helpful! Are you a new or veteran blogger?
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I’m a new blogger! Started yesterday🙂
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Welcome to the WordPress community! I’ll be sure to drop by your blog. What do you primarily intend to blog about?
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Thank you so much! I think mostly poetry and creative writing, maybe a review sometimes. Still figuring it all out, I just post what I write😊
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*Its been 3 days, completely lost track oops!
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Thank you KaylaAnn,
I have put non-strict parameters in place for myself. First being, I will write at least a few lines of text every day. I do have multiple posts already prepared in case of the cursed “writer’s block”. I am constantly going back, rereading and editing them, obsessively, until it’s time to post. Ah, the life of a “writer”.
Thanks again,
Donna
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Hey there Donna! I know what you mean, it is in our nature to reread and edit, but it makes us better at what we do!
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That’s a great tip to plan ahead!
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Thank you! I swear, that is the only way I can stay on top of my posts!
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Now we know why you’re so regular with blogging!
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Exactly 🙂 it’s the only way possible in my experience.
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