I usually blog five or six times a week here at Redland City Living, and people often ask me where I get my ideas from, and do I ever worry that I will run out?
Fortunately I’ve been writing for long enough to know that I will NEVER run out of ideas!
But, there are times when inspiration does seem to have gone AWOL. Here are just some of the ways that I entice it back:
Read the Paper
Along the same lines, have a notepad and pen at your side when you watch the news, and jot down any ideas that come to you as you watch the top stories.
Tune in to the Radio
In the same vein – you’ll notice that radio, TV and print “borrow” story ideas from each other all the time.
Listen
What have you been chatting about with your friends and family lately? Listen to what they are concerned about, or what is really ticking them off. Or, sit in a coffee shop and eavesdrop!
Events
Any function or event you attend could inspire a blog post, complete with photos. What was done well? What didn’t work? What did people wear? What was the food like? What did the guest speaker talk about? Any of these questions could be easily developed into a post.
Look at the Calendar
What anniversaries or events could you write about? Check out the Health Events calendar on your state’s health website. (Here’s the one I use, produced by Queensland Health.)
The People You Know
It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know! A friend sings in a band, your neighbour enters and wins competitions all the time, a work colleague volunteers with the Disabled Surfers Association. Chat to them and then share their story on your blog (ask their permission first though!).
Comments
When visiting other people’s blogs, you will occasionally find yourself typing a great big long comment. Save it and turn it into a post for your own blog!
Daydream
