Blogging Tips Weekly - Beating Writer's Block after a Brilliant Idea

You've got the perfect idea for your next post. Now what?


Many times, I get brilliant ideas for blog posts, and can't wait to share them. Then, when I sit in front of a computer, my mind goes blank. How can I have nothing to write?


Writer's block -- Please tell me I am not the only one who experience this.


No worries though, this method seems to work.

Write like a friend

Your blog is not a term paper for English Lit. Your readers don't care if you sound like an intellectual narcissist. They do care, however, about your knowledge and passion for the subject.


Write as if you are talking to a friend. Convey your ideas in a conversational style. Not only will your blog be easier to read, your down-to-earth-ness will attract more following by NOT making others feel inferior.

How to write like a friend

Set the mood

You light candles for romantic dinners, play music for parties, and put up balloons for kids' birthdays -- why? Because you like to create an ambiance. Doing so puts you and your friends in the mood.

If you blog to your (virtual) friends, shouldn't you set the mood as well?

I like to put girlie shows on -- Desperate Housewives, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Real Housewives, etc. By playing these in the background, and watching women bond on the shows, I am always ready to talk about women's interest like makeup, skincare and such.

Ex-husbands, secrets and murder - these Desperate Housewives share everything.

Pretend

Pretend you are sitting across from your girl friend. You guys are sipping martinis and chatting about girlie stuff. From boys to lipstick to planning a bachelorette party, your conversation flows endlessly and intimately.

Now write :O)

Doesn't it feel so much easier now?

 

 How do you beat writer's block?