50 Things to Write About When You Have Writer’s Block
January 11, 2012
A new blogger Abby wrote to me last week asking how I find stuff to write about everyday and I had to really think about it. I don’t often suffer from writer’s block but I used to in the beginning. These days, it just sorta comes to me at night which is why I keep a notebook by my bed of thoughts and ideas. I also get inspired from a lot of what I read online.
Writer’s block is a real issue that bloggers encounter at some point. It can be mild or it can be crippling. It’s that feeling of not knowing what to say, what to write, what to put out there and to be frank I didn’t really know how to answer Abby’s question.
But then it came to me last night. How about 50 blog posts from writers that I’ve bookmarked or remembered from the past year. All of these posts are great because they’re personal and/or offer a takeaway. So here you go Abby, fifty great examples of what to write about when you can’t think of anything at all.
1. Answer a reader’s question (like Kristi did).
2. Rediscover your home (like Courtney).
3. Share your vacation photos (love Stefanie’s).
4. Make a funny observation (like Steph).
5. Share a great bargain (like Emily).
6. Teach readers something technical you know all about (like Amy).
7. Start a clever series.
8. Try something cool and wacky. (like Ree)
9. Share some pretty pictures.
10. Talk about a device that makes your world complete (like Holly).
11. Create something simple and lovely for a friend (like Paul).
12. Notice something and take a picture (like Kelly).
13. Take a walk with your camera (like Melissa).
14. Share a significant milestone (bravo Sarah).
15. Write a letter to your younger self (like Susie).
16. List your mistakes (like John & Sherry).
17. Ask your readers for their input (like Emily).
18. Tell a self deprecating story (again, Ree).
19. Ask for (and then get) some motivation (like Layla and Kevin).
20. Reflect on changing times (like Seth).
21. Write about happy people (Heather did).
22. Share your strategies (like Natalie).
23. Ask about a hot topic (Like Tsh).
24. Comment on a TV show (like Julia).
25. Share a helpful tool (thanks Jessica).
26. Highlight people that are special to you and why (like Traci and Holly).
27. Define your priorities (Rachel did.)
28. Write something positive about your niche (like Megan).
29. Photograph something that requires stillness (like Susan).
30. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a reflection on pajamas.
31. Or walnuts.
32. Spruce up a corner of your house (like Shelley).
33. Interview a child (Sarah did).
34. Reveal a crush (like Ashley).
35. Experiment with a new product (Janell did).
36. Or share your favorite store bought product
37. What’s in your makeup bag?
38. Make a life list (like Jules).
39. Do something that’s on your life list (like Nicole).
40. Find and acknowledge contentment.
41. Share some ups and downs (like Meg).
42. What are your thoughts on blogging? (here are Amanda’s)
43. Appreciate something wild (like Seleta).
44. Be audacious (like Bri).
45. What does your inner crazy voice say?
46. Share your perfect weekend. (here’s JJ’s)
47. Write about someone great (I agree).
48. Acknowledge failure (bonus for humor).
49. Like Ashley, be strong, be you.
and finally, if you ever run out of something to say . . .
50. List a bunch of great links that inspire you!
Hope this gives you some inspiration Abby! What about the rest of you? How do you keep all your ideas organized? How do you combat writer’s block?
Good news, the beadboard in the powder room is done and looks so great. Will show you tomorrow! 
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What an awesome list Kate!!! I can’t wait to check out all the links. Thanks for sharing. :)
I usually draft a post with the title and some thought in the body and then I come back to it when I can work on that idea.
I will definitely be saving this list! Also loved the “Beatles in Pajamas” pic – great find as always!
I’m Stapling this to my forehead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and bookmarking it !! :)
Thanks for the shout out Kate! You rock and keep me inspired so thank you for keeping me free of writer’s block!!!
lol thanks for featuring me you sweet thang you. :) Great ideas, great post.
What an amazing list!
And, of course I had to check a whole bunch out!
I usually keep a long list of ideas going in igoogle.
I have it broken down into various categories, Networking, Recipes, Look into…
It’s different from my Pinterest boards.
One is visual and the other is just a quick running list.
~Dana
Today the Internet went down for an extended period of time and I was amazed at how much writing I got done!
Sometimes for me it’s just a matter of getting away from the ‘noise.’
dee :)
I’ve had writer’s block getting my blog going! I am going to save this list for that day when I do have my blog up. Great list and tips, Kate!
Thank you so much for this post! I’ve just started a DIY blog (29ruehouse.blogspot.com) and I’m definitely bookmarking this for future use! I haven’t been through all the ideas yet but I clicked on Sarah’s story at Thrifty Decor Chick and it made such an impact on me as I started my day this morning to read about her experience and how I can help myself. So thank you!
Such a great idea for a post! :)
Thanks for including me in that wonderful list. I’m going to bookmark this post for those days I’m “stuck.”
xoxo
Fantastic line up! :)
Thank you so much for this! It must have taken you a bit of time to throw this together, but it’s such a great resource for all of us bloggers! Much appreciated!
xoxo!
Jen
Thanks for this! These are great ideas, and nice of you to share them. I feel like I need to share my projects since it’s my home blog, but love the ideas for sharing other things. Still learning….and finding my “voice”; can’t wait to read all of these ideas. Thanks again for sharing!
Laura
I don’t often have writers block, but MAN – What a GREAT resource for when I do!!! Thanks for such an exciting, unconventional list! :)
great post, girl! Thanks for the sweet shout out! ;}
Thanks for sharing!
It’s a GREAT post!
Cet article peut nous donner l’inspiration!
Have a good evening!
Great tips Kate- just like that post you did on what you do to stay creative (browse Pinterest, go to a bookstore, take a walk, etc.) I was surprised and flattered to see my post mentioned- thanks girlie!
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Wow thank you for this post. I have been blogging for a whopping two weeks now and have so much to say currently but I know there will be a time that I will run out of ideas. Right now, since I am a baby boomer, learning the technology is slowing me down more that anything. I will keep this information for future reference!!!
Cathy
Wow … thanks much.
Fondly,
Glenda
What a great post, I can’t wait to visit all the links!
I just wrote a post about this when one of my readers directed me to this post. I am in a post-Christmas creative funk and just can’t find much to post.
Thanks so mcuh for this :)
Its hard to get into teh swing of it when you are just strating out x
Arrrghhh sorry about all the spelling errors haha!