Comments on: How Do You Overcome Bloggers Block?

By: Bob B

Bob B — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:40:20 +0000

Pearl I mostly have to overcome poor time management. There is no lack of things to write about , I started a post last night and its at 1300 words and I’m not near complete. I’m usually caught between learning about my blog site itself and adding content.

By: Bethanie Poehler

Bethanie Poehler — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:20:03 +0000

Have you ever considered adding additional videos to your webpage to keep the viewers more involved? I just read through the whole page and it was quite nice but since I learn visually, I find videos to be more helpful. I love what you guys are always up too. Keep up the great work. I will return to your site on the regular for some new post.

By: Sevgililer Günü Hediyesi

Sevgililer Günü Hediyesi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:09:57 +0000

Love this! Thanks so much. I’ve had bloggers block for a couple of weeks, or rather, no time to finish a blog that I started

By: Delmar Frier

Delmar Frier — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:48:17 +0000

Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.

By: Linda Jandura

Linda Jandura — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:06:11 +0000

Love this! Thanks so much. I’ve had bloggers block for a couple of weeks, or rather, no time to finish a blog that I started.

By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:06:46 +0000

Darren,

When I’m all dried up for ideas, I go back though my delicious tags (I also use evernote) and read anything that catches my eye.

I also have a slew of voice-recorded blog post ideas on my iPhone.

Finally, I have a folder on my desktop called “Posts In Progress” where I currently have 30 posts in draft form (many of them I’ll never finish because they’re shit ideas).

John

By: Roll-ZLX

Roll-ZLX — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:21:12 +0000

Well I’m VERY new to blogging, but being a writer by trade I’ve had my fair share of blocks. And it was kinda intimidating to start the first few posts, but what I found that helped, was to simply be true to the way you speak everyday. I don’t think you should be too official, just write with passion and that will motivate you. Try to get excited about what you’re saying. Because even though I’m new to it, I’d take an artistic guess that blogging is more about raw passion, than wording everything perfectly.

By: r4 firmware

r4 firmware — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:05:47 +0000

Hi Guy’s,
That really boosts my moral when im stuck with ideas and lack of will and deyermination.

By: PowderRoomTalk

PowderRoomTalk — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:16:47 +0000

I agree with others on here- what has worked for me is reading other “girl talk” blogs and reading what everyone else is writing about- if I notice a trend I may be inspired to write about it.
Sometimes I simply pick up Cosmo mag and read their articles and those methods usually inspire me to eventually turn on the laptop and start writing.

By: cadeau

cadeau — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:16:11 +0000

Personally I never run out of the things to blog about. The world is such a mystery. There is always something there to inspire and motivate me. :)

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:16:34 +0000

I do a mind map of my topics. Or mind map about the last 5 thing I wrote about and how to expand on them.

Works every time.

By: The Naked Redhead

The Naked Redhead — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:36:23 +0000

Three words: make a schedule.

By: Glenn A

Glenn A — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:24:28 +0000

The best way is to just push. Start writing. One sentence after another. Even if they’re not so hot. Eventually you will hit a groove. Then return to the top and rewrite or entirely recast that part. Not a lot of fun, but it almost always works.

By: Ms. Freeman

Ms. Freeman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:41:25 +0000

I went back and read your series covering battling bloggers block, very very useful tips. It is also amazing how much your style has changed and your grammar has improved as well..:)

By: Ms. Freeman

Ms. Freeman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:12:33 +0000

On days that I can’t write I surf, stumble, digg and subscribe to feeds, tweet and visit my friends on FB. I read many different blogs and I take in things that are happening around me in the real world.

There are 24 hours in the day and at some point one of those hours will be the magic hour and something will come to mind.
:)

By: Keith Mazikowski

Keith Mazikowski — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:18:05 +0000

Darren:
I am a newb to the whole internet marketing scene and thoroughly enjoy the feed from your site. I read it every week day morning.

I posted a writers block story on Triond. 4 Home remedies that work for me.

http://writinghood.com/writing/four-home-remedies-for-writers-block/

Enjoy!!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Real brief as I’m on my iTouch. I find it very motivating to surf and read related blogs and forums. I will usually find unrelated info that sparks imagination.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:17:45 +0000

My Stormhorn.com blog deals with storm chasing and jazz saxophone–an unusual combination, but it gets traffic from both communities. However, each subject has its limitations. So when I find myself at a loss for ideas, I may just go off topic. It’s a big world out there with plenty of other things to write about, and I don’t think it hurts to take my readers for a stroll off the sidewalk every now and then. Keeps things interesting, and invigorates me as well. Just because I might not have something to say about my two areas of focus doesn’t mean I have nothing to say at all. And I can usually find a way to relate whatever I write about to either jazz or weather or both. When your box is empty, look outside it!

By: Jessica Nunemaker

Jessica Nunemaker — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:55 +0000

Do anything BUT think about your blog!

Catching up on other people’s blogs, taking a bicycle ride, or putzin’ around in the yard seem to trigger something in me.

Who knew my mess of a yard would become a motivation point and a font of worthwhile ideas? ;)

By: krissy knox

krissy knox — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:49:12 +0000

My approach to looking at writer’s block is a little different. I’ve come to realize that sometimes when I can’t write, it’s bc I need to examine what’s stopping me. Instead of trying to find a topic to write about, which isn’t hard to do, as there are thousands out there, I look within myself and ask, “WHY am I not able to write?” Answering that question and taking care of the underlying problem is easier than trying to write when I can’t.

The sooner I ascertain what’s wrong, and then quickly go about fixing it, I can get back to writing. Topics then begin to flow, if I even had a shortage in the first place! And my writing flows also.

Writing challenges can come from many different sources. Perhaps one may not want to blog and needs to think about why he is procrastinating. Is there a fear of failure? Success? Maybe one does not blog bc they are burntout and needs to consider why, and deal w the burnout so they can get into writing again much more quickly. Or perhaps one has been cooped up for too long, and needs to go out and see offline friends for a few hours or go for a walk in the park. Or maybe he needs to center himself spiritually. After having done so, he will no longer be dry, and having topics to write about and writing will come naturally.

I guess I’m trying to say that it’s not always the lack of subject matter, or even the writing itself that may prevent one from writing. If you’re not writing, if you’re blocked, then perhaps it’s your body, mind, and spirit’s way of saying you may need to take care of something first…

krissy knox :)
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