I’ve been sitting here in front of my computer, trying to come up with an original, interesting, and hopefully, amusing blog post and not having much luck. I have written before that when that happens, sometimes it’s better to just not write. Not being one to follow my own advice, I thought instead that I’d share some suggestions that may help you out the next time writer’s block strikes. Here are 5 things to write about when you don’t know what to write about.
5 Things to Write About when you don’t know what to write about
Write about Your Week
This is a pretty easy one to write. Your readers like to know more about you so sharing a few interesting things from your week will make them happy.
Since I share much of my week on Instagram, going back and grabbing a few photos to share on the blog is a great way to review the week. Frankly, my week itself was pretty boring: running, work, blogging, but my Instagram photos make it look much more interesting.
Write about Upcoming Events, Holidays, Plans, Races, etc.
What’s on your calendar for the coming week? Are you traveling, heading out to a show, running a race? It’s pretty easy to come up with a whole blog post about future events.
On Sunday I’ll be visiting my son and daughter-in-law and, of course, my grandchildren! I haven’t seen them for a couple months and I can’t wait! Emma is 19 months old now and kids change so quickly at that age I may not recognize her!
Write about Someone Else’s Post
Obviously, I don’t mean to steal someone else’s post. But, did you read a blog post that resonated with you in some way? Share a link to the post and tell your readers why you loved it.
A post that really affected me this week was the Arthritis Runner. It’s kind of an ironic title because even though Wendy was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, she doesn’t want to let it define her running, her blog, or her life. She is determined to kick RAs ass, but sometimes RA tends to kick back. I love her spirit and positive attitude.
Write about Things You Love
Bloggers frequently use this topic to mention products for which they are affiliate advertisers or ambassadors. I do this too (actually, I did it in this post!). You can also write about your newborn niece, your favorite restaurant, your new boy/girlfriend, a great book you just read, or your dog. The list is limitless.
I love that I just started training the 91-year-old husband of my 87-year-old client! They are both amazing! Alice, who I’ve been training for a couple years, makes sure that I check her walking stride from time to time to make sure that she doesn’t “walk like an old woman.” Her words, not mine.
I also love Skirt Sports (save 20% with code 1SSCAPT20), Legend Compression Socks (save $15 on your first order), Nuun, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series (save $15 with code RNB15)! 😉
Write About: Things That Annoy You
On the flipside, writing a blog gives you the opportunity to get a few annoying things off your chest every now and then. I wouldn’t recommend doing it very often because then it just sounds bitchy.
I’ve about had it with ads on blogs. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I get that people want and need to make money. And I believe you have the right to have as many ads as you want on your own blog. I certainly have ads here.
But, while you have the right to fill your space with pop up, mid-post, under/over the headline, in-photo ads that are ugly, annoying, and slow your site down, I also have the right to not read anymore.
These days, when the first thing I see as a blog post slowly loads is a flashing ad for, well, whatever I’ve been looking at on the internet lately, I simply close it down. Sorry, but I’m not sorry.
I hope you’re making enough money off those annoying ads to make it worth losing me as a reader.
Rant over. Whew, I feel better now.
Here are some more tips to fight Blogger’s Block.
What are you writing about this week? What tools do you use when faced with writer’s block?
Weekly Linkups
My weekly linkups! Please stop by and check out all of the great recipes, workouts, and information that all these awesome bloggers share every week!
Meatless Monday with Sarah and Deborah
Meatless Monday with Annmarie and Dixya
Inspire Me Monday with Janice
Wild Workout Wednesday with Annmarie, Michelle, Jen, and Nicole
The Plant-Based Potluck Party with Deborah
The Running Coaches’ Corner with Rachel, Suz, Lora Marie, and Me!
Giveaway Roundup and Try Out Thursdays with Smitha
The Blogger’s Pit Stop with Kathleen, Janice, Julie, and Menaka
Friday 5 2.0 with Rachel and Lacey and Meranda
Sunday Fitness and Food with Angela and Ilka
I don’t like those annoying pop-up ads either- they are all over the place! Fun post with great ideas! Enjoy the visit with the fam!
And it’s not just the pop ups, though they drive me crazy too. Sometimes it seems like some bloggers are more concerned with their ad revenue than their readers. They must be making lots of money!
Great post! This will come in handy when writers block comes up!
I so agree with you about the ads! And when every single post is sponsored by someone I wonder who the blogger really is!
Thanks for being real 🙂
I didn’t even get into sponsored posts! While I believe that every blogger has the right to make money (and like I said, I have ads, I write sponsored posts), when it becomes all about the ads, or if every post seems to be sponsored, I get fed up.
Great post! Sometimes I come across a little but of writer’s block for my blog. I’ll definitley be saving this post under my favorites to give me inspiration when I feel like I don’t have much to write about.
Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful.
Some weeks I have so much to write about and then there are times when I can’t think of anything! Hate the pop up ads so much
It’s funny how writer’s block happens. I can go along and think of nothing, and then all of a sudden I get an idea and the words flow.
This is great! But how do I know if my blog has ads???? I don’t want ads on my blog. 🙁
If you’re self hosted you have to add the ads yourself. So if you haven’t added any don’t worry. If you use a free service like blogger or wordpress.com, they may put a couple ads up, but not overwhelmingly.
These are all great tips! I have been in quite a writers block lately I am going to try a few of these.
I hope they help. If you check the other post I linked (at the bottom) you’ll find more ideas.
I love that you shared my post! <3. Just when I thought I didn't have anything to write about, I get the mother of all diagnoses! Hoping to push past it and continue on my journey.
When I don't have anything to write about, there's always Loving…Not loving or Currently… I also like to share my playlists, if nothing else!
Your journey and your diagnosis resonate with me. As an almost 60-year-old runner who has had her share of aches and pains, I love that you have a great attitude and stay determined to keep doing what you can in spite of your RA. I know it has to be hard sometimes, and I appreciate that you share that part of it too. <3
I love these tips! I admit I don’t post much these days simply because I don’t have a ton to write about. Same stuff each day gets boring. But I’ll definitely keep these tips in mind!
I found your post at a time when I really do need the ideas for my next post. Lol. I think I’ll do a combination of writing about my week and the upcoming Easter holiday. Thanks for the tips, Debbie!
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Which shoe do you recommend to run?
I recommend running in the shoe that works for you. I use the Mizuno Wave Rider and have loved it for about five years.
Great post. All of them are helpful tips. Thyanks for sharing some useful links to us. I’m looking forward to checking it out.
I am so glad that I came across this post!! Right now I actually have a lot to write about but got some feedback that if my blog is about running then that is what I should be writing about. I had been writing about my grandkids and family outings – things like that -along with training and races. I’m feeling a little ridiculous but I actually teared up over this because it made me realize that as much as I like to write about running, I love including lots of other things as well. Thanks so much!!!
That can be challenging. My blog has been quite eclectic since the beginning. I write about running, fitness, my family, dogs, and even about blogging (like here!). I have heard advice that a blogger should stick to a certain topic, but I’ve never followed it too much. I have stayed true to my voice though, so whether I’m talking about any of the above things, I think my readers always know that it’s me (if that makes sense).
I’d say, that if you really want to stick with running as your main topic, you pick one day a week (Family Friday?) that you just talk about what you want. True readers, who really love your blog, want to know more about you.
You could put yourself to a challenge for a week and then re-cap it at the end of the week! Those are always fun posts to read, because it’s interesting to learn about yourself and teach others about your experience!
I’m pretty sure you will never run out of topics to write about!
This is a great list! I have always hesitated writing about my personal life because it’s not that interesting and I feel like no one cares. On the flipside, I always enjoy reading about other peoples lives. This is just the motivation I need to include a little bit more about my own life.
This will help me to write an article whenever i have no more ideas. By the way, can I repost this article to my blog? Thanks
Hi Renz, Thank you for your kind words. If you wish to repost this, I’d prefer that you publish an excerpt and link back to this post. Have a beautiful day.
Very welcome ! you can see the excerpt here: https://rjaofficial.wordpress.com/2017/08/15/writers-block/
Thanks again & Blessings ; )