Making my rounds in the blogosphere, I have noticed a glut of posts on how to solve a problem that all bloggers fear - not having something to post because frankly, they do not know what to write about next. Blogger’s block. And this can be a common problem for Internet Marketers who have decided to keep a blog for their various objectives, as they are primarily marketers first, and bloggers second. I figured it was my turn to add my methods into the mix, and how you can avoid this using the following simple ways.

1. Acquire the blogging mindset
I like to create, practise and inculcate mindsets in trying to achieve anything. In doing so, it naturally becomes part of you, much like a habit or routine. Have you noticed how something that you could hardly manage previously, becomes so much easier once you have done it repeatedly for a number of times?

So, how do you acquire this? It is probably already in you!

If you have your own opinions (and practically everyone does, unless you belong in a George Romero movie), share them with those around you. Simply put them down on paper or type them out. These opinions can be the gist of any post or article, and may even lead to further ideas to be explored in future posts. Carry a pen and notebook around with you as much as possible - you never know when your mind goes into hyperdrive, you start talking to yourself and lo and behold - you have something to post about. In fact, I have even found it useful to jot down some ridiculous meanderings going on in my mind.

Bloggers are writers, and writers write, so make it a habit to do so. Surround yourself with tools to write.

2. Stop thinking that you absolutely have to post something now
Blogger’s block can happen to anybody, anytime. Pressure and stress often results in that, and most of the stress is often self-inflicted. Stop worrying that you must post something today, tomorrow - whatever! Instead, enjoy the process of writing about something. When you do that, the words flow naturally. A subliminal message that has been tied to generating site traffic and constant readership has been to ensure that you post frequently. That creates a stress of having to meet deadlines, and you know what that leads to.

3. Frequency of posting and writing
Obviously, to create a habit, you will need to practise it with regular frequency till you even wake up in the middle of the night to jot down writing ideas (Ok, maybe this isn’t for everyone, but it happens to me sometimes). And concentrate on the idea of -writing- frequently, not posting. You could set yourself a set time everyday to do so.

Personally I do not have a fixed writing schedule - I write anytime of the day - and that is because of my keeping a notebook with me. :)

Frequency and timing of posting is another matter. Worry about it only when you already have something to post. :) You can read more about the timing of your posts and how it affects something like traffic on Bob Buskirk’s blog.

4. Build up a catalog
If you write frequently, or record your ideas for future reference, you ensure a catalog of content that could always be referred back whenever you encounter blogger’s block. In fact, whenever possible, write as much as you can at each sitting, not just one idea, article or post. It’s easier compared to starting with your mind totally blank each day. And when that time comes, voila! All you have to do is choose the previously written content and click the ‘Publish’ button.

If you make use of PLRs, then you have it even easier, since the content and ideas are already there for you to quickly sift through.

5. Keep abreast of what’s happening and be curious
You still need people, stories, news, sights, sounds etc to trigger your thoughts. Look around, read, interact - stimulate your mind constantly, and those fingers will be banging furiously away on that keyboard. I had a little block over the weekend, and it was quickly cured with a little break and a movie. :)

Basically, I try not to worry about having nothing to post. By frequently recording my thoughts and ideas (and oftentimes thinking to myself) through constant communication on various levels, all I need to do is to refer back to these ‘catalogs’, whether I have blogger’s block or not. What are some of the other methods that you personally use to avoid this?

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