Blog writing – some inspiration for when you hit a block

Writing is a funny thing – it is a bit like walking or in fact any other kind of exercise.  You need to do it.  And do it regularly.

I had to take a break from writing (blog, book, diary) for a week or so due to a combination of commitments and sore hands.

When I returned to the computer I had the ‘joy’ of the blank page.  What to write? How to start?

Even after consulting my little book of blogging ideas, and having a go at the next chapter of my book, I still couldn’t get started.

I need a cool drink.  It’s hot.  Oh – the dishwasher needs unpacking.  Ah while I am in the kitchen I will put a load of washing on.  Look at the time – I really should make some dinner.

One of my greatest procrastination techniques is to read blogs, or google ideas for writing.

The best piece of advice I have ever received is to simply write.  Take a sheet of paper, or open a document and write.  Even if you write about your day, or what you are thinking of making for dinner – Just write.

It may be that you produce a few hundred words that will never be seen by anyone, but you will be writing.  It really is like exercise, one you get going you can go a little further, and a little further after that.

And then, of course you have to do it again tomorrow and the day after that.

I have so many areas of my life where I need to discipline myself into doing things.  Making cards for the shop I supply.  Walking, tidying clutter and of course writing.

Here are my few points to get going with that next blog post

1. Keep a bloggers notebook. Jot down ideas as they come to you.  You might never use them or they might simply be a kernel of an idea that grows into a great post.
2. Give yourself a timetable – and try as much as you can to stick to it. I don’t always make it, but it is a gentle reminder.  I do a motivational post, a beauty post and a quotation most weeks.
3. When you are in a good writing space – prepare a few posts
4. Write every day, even it if it simply a line in your diary. I use Penzu as an online diary.
5. Pinterest is a great place to get inspiration. I have a few boards, and one of my favourites in the inspiration board.  You can follow me here
6. Read other blog posts. Not to copy but simply for inspiration.
7. Finally make yourself a promise. Set time aside and simply do it.

I would love to hear any inspiration from other bloggers or writers.

Thanks for reading

Kerry xx