You finally found time on your schedule to sit down and write a new blog post. But when you’re settled in, your hands float over the keyboard. I can’t think of anything. You stare angrily at a blank screen as the minutes slowly go by.
Whether you write for work or as a hobby, you will eventually experience writer’s block. The first thing you need to do is realize that you are not alone. Everyone comes up against a wall that is difficult to get around. Sometimes a few terrible sentences, inspirational blog postings, or a Blogging course.
The point is, you have to find a way to break the block and get the words flowing again. As Maya Angelou said, “Nothing will work if you don’t.”
31 Blog Prompts
Write about values that are important to you.
Explain a problem in your industry and offer a solution.
Describe a time when you were challenged and how you dealt with it.
Write about the idea of self-care and what it means to you.
Share a difficult lesson you’ve learned recently.
Tell a story about any of the following words: success, fulfillment, growth, achievement.
Write how a mentor changed your perspective.
Describe an event that you have remembered since childhood and how it shaped your career.
Share a relationship that has influenced you.
Write about the goals you would like to work towards over the next five years.
Point out a superpower that you would like to have and what you would do with it.
Describe your definition of happiness.
Write about your opinion of the world.
Share a list of your top career tips.
Discuss how mistakes can be viewed as strengths.
Write about a time when you were incredibly happy or sad.
Share the latest what you have learned about yourself.
Pick three of your beliefs and why they matter to you.
Immerse yourself in hours of life that you believe everyone can benefit from learning.
Describe your daily routines and how they affect you.
Imagine your own secret hiding place and explain what is inside.
Tell a story about the achievement.
Describe the journey of a lifetime.
Share your ideal way to have a favorite vacation.
Choose three photos with different scenes and create a story to tie them together.
Write about the ups and downs of your first job.
Pick something that you are passionate about and explain why it matters.
Pick one of your dreams and describe how you would bring it to life.
Write about someone you admire.
Explain why you feel fragile or strong.
Write about something intangible: belief, magic, energy, power, or creativity.
So if you are drawing a blank, have a fresh cup of coffee or tea and try the blog prompts below. Pick one or two that stand out. Then write down what comes to mind for 10 to 15 minutes.
If you can’t think of anything in the first 30 seconds, switch to another. The goal is to find an idea that interests you enough to write about it freely without feeling pressured to be perfect.
