I have writer's block. This is of course a bad think when trying to blog. And totally unusual for me because I simply do not get writer's block.
However there are always a few ways to get around writer's block, mainly by working around the problem. Here's a list of tips on how to deal with this dreaded plague of literary ambition.
1) Go read the news, under the condition that it isn't just an excuse for procrastinating. It won't take long to find an article that's relevant to what you're writing about or can at the very least find an opinion. Talk about that and what it means to you. If you're lucky it may even lead to blog type number 2...
2) Rant. You can go on for paragraphs if you find a topic that really ticks you off. If you're controversial it might even increase you're readership!
3) Talk about celebrity gossip. This really is a stretch, but it's popular and there's always going to be something to talk about. The downside is that none of it will be relevant to anything.
4) Hobbies and pets. They're kind of the same since no one will care all that much but they're interesting and you'll find something to write about. This works best if your blog can be about anything.
5) Write an article on a topic related to what you do. For example for Re-Evolve I could write something about job fairs or what to put in a CV. The downside to this is that it takes actual time and effort.
6) Write fan-fiction. Hang on, I take that one back. No matter how desperate you might be fan-fiction probably isn't going to help anyone.
7) Write an ode to spring (or another seasonal event). It's relevant and interesting(ish). Alternatively combine it with option two and create a rant about the weather.
8) Post photos of your weekend. Or other similar events. Or doodles. Pictures are ultra spiffy to have on your blog anyway, and you can justify it as a way of introducing your readers to the real you.
9) Talk about other people's blogs. They did the hard work of creating a topic. You can reap some of that glory by writing a response and linking to theirs! You might even be able to attract some of their readers!
10) Write about your writer's block. That'll teach it to show its face!
