{"id":2646,"date":"2017-10-13T16:59:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-13T20:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prlab\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2017-10-26T09:58:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-26T13:58:55","slug":"six-ways-for-overcoming-bloggers-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prlab\/2017\/10\/13\/six-ways-for-overcoming-bloggers-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Six ways for overcoming blogger\u2019s block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Neetu Wadhwani, Account Supervisor at PRLab<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/prlab\/files\/2017\/10\/08d835d8ac4699d2347b89c5402b1db9.jpg\" alt=\"08d835d8ac4699d2347b89c5402b1db9\" width=\"500\" height=\"392\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2642 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: More than 25 ways to help you push through blogger\u2019s block and get writing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2016)<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes without a warning. It happens to all bloggers. The day to post has come, and you\u2019re still scratching your head about what to write. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>One day, we\u2019re bursting with good ideas and creativity, and other days, we question why the heck we chose to become writers in the first place. You can\u2019t shake that horrid feeling that everything\u2019s been covered and there\u2019s nothing new to say about your industry.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry. Here are some amazing tips that will keep your fingers glued to your keyboards and banish bloggers block for good!<br \/>\n<b>Play with the Format<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following options are quick and simple:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Listicles<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People love them. Lists state ideas clearly and are easy to consume. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>How-to:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everybody loves an easy to follow step-by-step process. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>How not-to:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a listicle or case study of what not to do in any given situation emphasizing the words \u201cwrong\u201d and \u201cnot.\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Problem Solved:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Combination of a how-to and case study. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>FAQ\u2019s:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A combination of how-to, problem solved and FYI, formatted as a listicle for easy consumption. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Checklists:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s where a how-to meets a listicle. Visually appealing!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>FYI:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is pure research and aims to educate readers on a subject of interest. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Trends:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some content creators are able to predict trends as they are happening. If you\u2019re a trend spotter, create content that rides that emerging trend.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Leverage the Power of Pictures<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every picture tells a story, doesn\u2019t it? Try creating a photo essay alongside some descriptive captions and engage your audiences with a beautiful visual story. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venture into vlogging (video blogging) as well. It\u2019s the same as podcasting but with video. It\u2019s a perfect way to connect with your audiences as they match your face with your voice. Plus, talking is more fun than writing at times!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Engage in Groups on LinkedIn<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It can get rough when you\u2019re the sole source of content. That is where networks can come in handy. LinkedIn groups give you a place to ask questions and share information on topics of common interest with other group members. You can see what people talk about and use the information or trends you spot as a writing prompt to help you get started on a new piece of content.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use the comments from within a group as a jumping-off point for a new article or blog post. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Offer Personal Stories<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can run out of ideas for reports and how-to articles. Personal insights can give you a much-needed respite from churning out dry content.<\/p>\n<p>Connections + Meaningful content + Authentic helpfulness = Outstanding blog<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t be afraid to Quote<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Your own words can fail to drive home the point you want to make. Quotes from others come in very handy in this situation. They provide additional perspectives that can help you flesh up your work and tie your ideas together beautifully.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Unplug, Regenerate and Zap Exhaustion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Writing is hard when you\u2019re all tapped out and that the cue to unplug, get off the grid and regenerate. Sleep plays an important role in learning, memory, creativity and insights. So remember to get a good night\u2019s sleep to help bring fresh perspective to your writing.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that writer\u2019s block can be difficult to overcome. There are no tried-and-tested cures for everyone, but these tips might just be the nudge you need to overcome your blogging block.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/prlab\/files\/2017\/10\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-12-at-2.17.05-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-10-12 at 2.17.05 PM\" width=\"442\" height=\"302\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2643 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: Motivational dog, Meme Generator) <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Neetu Wadhwani, Account Supervisor at PRLab &nbsp; Source: More than 25 ways to help you push through blogger\u2019s block and get writing. (2016) &nbsp; It comes without a warning. It happens to all bloggers. The day to post has come, and you\u2019re still scratching your head about what to write. 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