As a blogger of 10 years, I know exactly how writer’s block feels. You sit there, watching the little black cursor blink on the blank white page, uninspired to write about anything. You know you NEED to put out another Steemit post...but what the heck should you talk about?!
[This post was originally shared on my blog, basics4bloggers.com, but has been updated and revised for posting here on Steemit!]
If you are posting 1-2 times each day on Steemit, you’re likely to struggle with ideas for new posts at some point. Luckily, there are several places you can look for inspiration for your new post!
10 Places to Look for Steemit Post Ideas
1. Yahoo.com – Or your favorite news website. Writing about something going on in the world seems to be very popular here at Steemit. If you have an opinion on a current news topic, share it here in a post!
2. Google Trends – This shows the hottest topics being currently being searched on Google. Updated several times a day, you can find something that may spark both your interests and give you some topics to write about on Steemit.
3. Questions and Answer Websites – There are sites out there where visitors can submit questions and others answer them. The questions can be about ANYTHING, so a lot of inspiration is sitting within the pages of one of these websites. If you’d like to see what others are asking, check out Yahoo! Answers or Quora.com
4. Social Media - Facebook and Pinterest hold a wealth of topic ideas when you are struggling to figure out what to write. Scroll through your FB news feed or check out the groups you are in for ideas that you can turn into a Steemit post. The same can be done with Pinterest!
5. Your Favorite Blogs - Check out the blogs you read regularly. Take a look at what they are talking about these days. You may find that you can share a better way to do something that was mentioned…which would make a great post here.
6. Writing Prompts - The Internet is full of prompts that can lead to complete stories, or at least a simple blog post! Head over to Google and search “writing prompts” to see what I mean.
If you have a topic you enjoy writing about but are suffering from writer’s block, search for that topic along with the phrase “writer’s block” to return specific results.
7. Bookstore – Head to your local Barnes & Noble or whatever bookstore is in your area and check out what’s hot in the nonfiction categories. Find a book that’s selling well and glimpse over the table of contents. Each chapter heading could be a potential blog post!
You can also do this online at a bookstore’s website, but sometimes it’s more motivational to hold a book in your hands. Something about being in a store surrounded by words and stories is bound to get your creative juices flowing!
8. Calendar - Are there any upcoming holidays or other occasions? Holiday posts always do great, from 4-6 weeks prior up to the actual date. You could share crafts or recipes related to the holiday, or simple tips on how to celebrate the occasion.
9. Your Own Life Experiences - Been somewhere extravagant? Lived through a horrible illness? People love to read personal stories that are interesting, humorous, sad, or a combination of the three. Tell your story, breaking it up into several posts if needed to keep it from being one long book.
10. Family and Friends – Ask your loved ones for topic ideas for Steemit. It’s likely they have some funny stories from their own lives to share! Or, maybe they can just help you brainstorm current topics that would be a hit.
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