Hopefully you haven’t hit a wall with your writing at this point in your career, but there comes a time when every great writer has to sit back and wonder - “Do I have anything left to say?”
Chances are you do have new things to say but haven’t found the proper inspiration, but what does a writer or blogger do in the meantime? Here are a few places you can look for your next blog or article topic idea.
Utilize Keyword Tools
There are a few popular keyword tools available on the net today, including Word Tracker and Google AdSense. Using keyword tools is an excellent idea for those looking to make money from freelance writing. You’ll be able to quickly identify popular keywords and then do a bit of quick research to write an article or blog post catering to your specific niche with the knowledge that you’re using a keyword people are already searching for.
Review Your Current Content
Everything old is new again, right? What I mean is that you may have written something over the past few months that needs updating. Perhaps you wrote a current event piece that needs a follow-up. Maybe you wrote a resource list that needs to be updated with current information. Updating old content will not only keep your blog or website active but show your readers you’re keeping up with current events or your industry.
Visit Your Sister Sites
Most writers and bloggers were avid fans of blogs in the same niche before starting their own blogs. Take a look at some of the things your fellow bloggers and webmasters are writing about. You shouldn’t steal their ideas, but you’ll definitely find an angle or inspiration for an article you hadn’t thought of before.
Trust me when I say a serious writer never really runs out of topics to write about. Sometimes you just need a short break or a shove in the right direction. Be patient, and you’ll be back to your regular writing schedule in no time flat!
Other great freelance writing resources on the web:
I have a litany of freelance writing reference materials in my home office, and will certainly recommend many of them to aspiring writers as time goes on. Looking forward into the New Year, however, I realized that there were three books on my desk that I would recommend every writer have on his or her desk at all times. Here they are:
