3 Tips for Blog Writing When You'd Rather Not...

So far, looking at the poll results, it looks like readers want to master writing information products and blog posts for marketing success in 2008. I suspect many people haven't voted yet, as some are still away on Holidays.

(Then again, if you're like many people, reading blogs and surfing the Internet has a big appeal after spending a series of days with the relatives!) My blog traffic didn't go down over these last few weeks, even though I haven't been posting as frequently. But that's another story...

Here's a few quick tips to help you quickly get into the swing of writing good blog posts. I myself struggle with "writing rhythm:" when you're hot, you're hot, and when you've been away from it for a few days, you're likely to write with the passion and enthusiasm of a librarian on Valium.

"Get-back-to-writing" tips:

1. Go check with what your readers want to know. (See first paragraph above...and run your own poll.)
2. Go check with what your competitors and/or peers are writing. (Then do something different!)
3. Make a list of 3 helpful tips to help readers solve a problem that interests them.

The way I see it, the problem isn't in not knowing what to write about. There's too much information available. Rather, it's being able to sort out the unessential from the rest, and picking a small amount of information to start with.

Making a list of three things helps sort out what's important and gives readers something they can actually do themselves.

We are teaching Internet marketing starting next week, and participants tell us that what attracted them to register was that we are breaking everything down into 3 action steps a week - no more. I agree. To read about that, please visit www.ActandAttract.com.

Comments

[Shama Hyder]

I keep an ongoing list of topics that I wish to write about. Ideas have a tendency of popping up at odd hours. If I feel like I am losing motivation to write, I take a quick look at that list!

[Patsi Krakoff, The Blog Squad]

This is also a great tip, thanks for reminding us, Shama!

There are various ways of keeping idea lists - write in a notebook, record on your phone...what's your favorite tips for keeping idea lists so they're always handy and you don't forget them?

[Marina Rivon]

I usually get my best ideas when I am falling to sleep and I always say to myself "remember this in the morning so you can jot it down" guess what? I never do remember. BUT if I get up and write it down (which I have several times) then I can't fall asleep again for hours...