Blog Topics: What to Say When You Have Nothing to Say

Even the most passionate of bloggers have moments of writer's block. There is no need to fret or, worse, abandon your blog when these moments strike. Having a list of back-up topics will keep you going. And, the good news is this applies across many topics or niches. These are general posts that you can tailor specifically to your blog.

When In Doubt, Get Personal

One of the strengths of great bloggers is the ability to connect directly with their readers. Their readers feel as if the writer is speaking directly to them, even if the blog has hundreds or thousands of readers. Sharing a personal struggle or success lets your reader celebrate or empathize with you. Share the quirks in your personality. There is a balance, though. Your readers probably don't want to know your bathroom habits.

People Love Lists

They are quick and easy reads. They are a break from traditional writing format. They can be serious or fun. Add value to your lists by providing relevant, quality links.

I Hate to Bring Up the Past, But it Works

Look at your archives and reread some of your work. Find an old post and add some new thoughts in a new post. You may find you completely missed a point or you purposefully left it out for length. You may find that your opinion has changed on the matter. Provide a link to the previous text in your new post so the reader will have no trouble finding the information you are referencing.

This is Just Trivial

Do some quick research to find interesting tidbits about your topic. Create a series of "did you know" facts. Share the foundation of your company. Do you have a touching or funny story about how you started blogging? Share it. These posts tend to be a fun break in the routine of posting.

You can write several of these types of posts well before you need them. Save them as a Draft and use them as needed. Just be sure that all links still work and there is no time sensitive material that needs updating. Oftentimes, these random posts will inspire a "real" post and demolish that writer's block in no time.