by Hendry Lee

One of the biggest problems for every blogger is to constantly come up with great ideas to blog about and then actually writing them down.

Incidentally, the dreaded writer’s block in the blogger community is sometimes referred to as blogger’s block. Whatever term you choose is not really that relevant, but what is important to understand that failing to break this block can lead to more damaging problem: procrastination.

Nobody likes that word. In fact, it traps you into the thinking that you are doing nothing, being unproductive and feeling guilty. Guess what the final result is for most bloggers who have blocks: forgotten and dead blogs.

On the other hand, it is crucial to realize there is no way you can skip the writing process, as the success of your blog depends on quality and frequency of your posts.

First, you need to understand that having blogger’s block is normal. Even avid writers or bloggers have had this problem as part of their routine. But armed with these tips you have the weapons to battle the blogger’s block:

1. Keep a journal or idea notebook

Carry a Moleskine notebook everywhere you go, and jot down all kinds of ideas and thoughts that pass your mind. Writing them down prevents them from disappearing. A notebook is usually good for impulsive ideas.

I find it helpful to transfer the content of the notebook into my “todo” list on a regular basis. If the idea is good, I write an action statement to blog about it when the time comes. Drop it in a calendar if it is time dependent.

Having a fresh list of blogging ideas keeps you from worrying about what to write next.

2. Read other people's writing about related topics

Grab a book from the shelf or use the search engines to find information related to what you want to write. Reading helps turn on your brain. Often in this process, you find ideas which you can feed into your idea notebook or an angle with which to start your post.

3. Summarize or expound

Read your own blog archives or other bloggers' posts and summarize the conversation into more readable and useful format. Often, your expertise in a particular niche allows you to notice missing points and expound accordingly.

The blogosphere are built upon conversations. There is nothing that stop you from reading other people's ideas and talk about them.

4. Try freewriting

This term was coined by fellow writers to refer to an action to start random writing about whatever comes into your head. It may sound strange if you never try this, but the result is often amazing.

If you keep you hand writing or typing without thinking and editing it over, you'll soon find your brain starts flowing with more ideas.

5. Answer questions

Providing a way for your readers and other bloggers to contact you back on your blog is necessary not only to get feedbacks and improve your blog, but also grow your network among experts in the same niche.

If people like your posts, they often will submit questions or hint something they think you may find interesting to cover. Answering these questions begins the conversation, adds to your repertoire and helps other readers get their information.

I am going to cover more effective ways to get pass the bloggers block. Meanwhile, start using some of these tips. It has helped me become more productive in blogging and I don't see a reason why it can't help you too.

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Hendry Lee helps small business owners use technologies to market their business online. Visit his blogs for frequently updated information about Small Business Blogging, and subscribe to the Weekly Business Blogging Tips Newsletter that helps you start and grow your business blog.