Look At Past Tweets For Inspiration

We all know there are times when it’s difficult to find inspiration for writing.

Blog topics can be difficult to produce and conjure, writing skills may be below par & energy might be at an all time low.

In an effort to battle these trials – I’ve found it helpful to look at past Tweets for inspiration.

It’s incredible how much enlightenment I gain by reading my past Tweets. As you continually use Twitter, you’ll find that you have a powerful archive of short stories and titles to base your next post off of.

Tell Your Family Long-Term Blogging Goals

Families have a certain motivational power associated within their circle of influence. Mothers are experts at wrangling their children into the car in a timely manner. Fathers are often a prime example of pushing their children to “hit the pavement” and start working.

In my own family it’s always been beneficial to let my family know of my long-term blogging goals. Some of my goals include:

  • Posts created per week
  • Visitor count numbers
  • Design, usability, and management updates
  • Blog Income

Informing them of my blog time-line allows them to hold me accountable, and I receive the benefit of receiving a slight push in the right direction from the ones who love me most…when it’s needed most.

Keep A Dream Journal

Find yourself a comfy little notebook (paper preferred). As soon as you wake in the morning write down your dreams. People, places & situations. Dreams are often where many of my blog post ideas stem from for each new day.

Keeping a dream journal is a great way to keep your blog well fed and nourished. By doing so you’ll find creativity, color & energy.

Start your dream journal tomorrow morning – and share with us the results.

Re-Read Your Blog Archives

We have been told that by studying history we won’t repeat the mistakes of the past. I firmly believe this statement.

Set aside some time over the next week to read posts from your blog’s past. The first benefit is finding grammar/spelling mistakes to correct. The second and greater benefit is that you’ll be sparked in your mind for new directions to take your blog, you’ll recognize new post ideas & much more.

Something in what you’ve said before will always highlight a topic to expand upon and write further.