Coming up with new ideas or topics to write about on your blog (or journal for that matter) can be challenging. Which is why a while back I wrote a post about overcoming writer’s block. In that post, I gave one tip that encouraged you to get ideas from other blogger’s posts. Don’t plagiarize–simply be inspired by their topics (and give credit to your inspiration in your post). For example, if a blogger you like has written about their most embarrassing moment, this may inspire you to write a post on the same topic telling YOUR story.
I thought I would take this “tip” one step further, and provide y’all with a list of 10 of my posts that I think you could easily adapt for your own blog.
Letter to Younger (or Older) Me: This was one of my favorite writing exercises ever. I learned a lot about myself in the process. I wrote a letter to 16 year old me, from 27 year old me. You can do the same thing, looking back on any age that may have been pivotal in your life.
Our Love Story: I have done this as a series (and I still haven’t completed it). In a somewhat similar fashion to the Pioneer Woman, I have started to write my love story in chapter format–each as it’s own post. Try this with your own love story.
My Life List: Another favorite writing exercise, inspired by Petit Elefant. This post is a bucket list of sorts–a list of 100 things I want to learn, see and accomplish in my lifetime. You will have a blast putting this list together, and I encourage this exercise whether you have a blog or not–it’s not as easy as it sounds!
Things You Should Know About Me if We’re Gonna be BFF: This was a fun, goofy post I came up with a long time ago. It is basically a list of the most random intimate details of my strange personality. Here is a link to a similar styled follow post I wrote more recently. You will be surprised about how many readers share the qualities that make you weird.
I’m Blank Because: A fill in the blanks post. You kind of need to read this post to see what it’s all about–but it’s perfect to adapt to your own emotions or experiences on your blog.
The College Years: Look back onto key time periods of your life, and reflect on what they meant to you. For example, in this post I revisited my college years–and came clean about what college really meant to me. You could do this about high school, about childhood, about your parenting years, about your career years–whatever fits your story.
Hello Monday: These posts are fun and simple and they revolve around photographs. They are also inspired by the lovely and talented Lisa Leonard who starts off every week with a Hello Monday link party–its a great way to start the week.
Books Matter: In this post I revisited all the books that impacted my life through childhood. So so so fun remembering these stories and sharing them with all my bloggy BFF’s. What books touched your life?
Awkward and Awesome: Inspired by the Daybook, these posts are both quirky and intimate, as you write out the awkward and awesome of your week. Often times the Daybook will ask you to link your post in her comments section so it can be shared with her other readers.
I Have a Secret: And if you’re feeling really brave, you can try writing out your secret. You know what…you should try this even if you never share it with another living soul. I can testify to you that there is something truly relieving and uplifting about putting the words down on paper. And if you do decide to share it over the Internet, you may be surprised at how many lives you are able to touch.
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So give it a whirl. If you end up writing on any of these topics I would love for you to leave a link in the comments so that myself and others can be inspired by your stories. Or if you have any writing topic ideas that you think will be helpful to others, please share those as well.
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lauren
May 17, 2012 at 6:13 amWhat’s great is that you shared your secret, that may have changed some lives. But you probably didn’t know that you would inspire a ton of others to share theirs, touching more from each of those! I shared my secret one week ago. Totally relieved, do I fret about it still,yes, but at least I feel free. http://www.larnmichelle.blogspot.com/2012/05/real-secret.html Thanks for the other tips as well! Glad you are back to writing again
Michelle {the Momma Bird}
May 17, 2012 at 7:18 amloving this. I remember always going back to your old post when I was in a funk. A great reminder for a Momma with 2 littles and another in the oven 🙂 Sometimes that funk returns more often than not these days!
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May 17, 2012 at 10:21 amThanks LMM! This came at a perfect time. I actually just wrote a letter to my teenage years–just haven’t posted it yet 🙂 love your site, as always XO
Amber
May 17, 2012 at 2:12 pmYou are so wonderful, and i know it is silly, but so fun to hear your voice with that motherhood video. Well I shared a personal secret thing on my blog over mothers weekend. http://lovethehendricks.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-mother-story.html
Thanks for taking time to care to hear my story.
Heather
May 17, 2012 at 2:46 pmThanks for sharing these tips. I just started a blog last week. I know it will take a while for me to find my voice there and settle in, and your post will help me fill in the blanks for a while.
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May 17, 2012 at 2:48 pmlove these ideas!
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May 17, 2012 at 2:55 pmWonderful ideas! Bookmarked and saved for a rainy day (so to speak!) PS, I love seeing my logo over there on the right side! YEAH!!
misty
May 17, 2012 at 4:29 pmSuch great ideas!! I have been “stuck” for a while. I am gonna try a few of these, thanks for sharing!!
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Jessica B
May 17, 2012 at 4:46 pmThanks for the great ideas 🙂 I am currently working on two posts, at the same time. Apparently I am a multi-tasker.
Melanie
May 17, 2012 at 5:34 pmLove all these ideas. I like to do Hello Monday and On my heart – on my heart is nice because it could be personal and deep allowing readers to get to know you better. I think it’s also fun to blog about things that aren’t so deep or personal like some ideas found on pinterest or polyvore. I really believe that being real is key or else you can’t connect with your readers.
Some other ideas I have are…..
A post on your dreams….(future dreams/goals)
Documenting your child’s milestones (like 6 years old today etc)
Writing a post like a kids story about your child’s day “Hi I’m Olivia, When I wake up and give my mom a BIG kiss and say I want MILK PLEEEESE” I think it’s a fun keepsake for them when they are older.
I did a post called “Before I was a mom” http://cantelmofamily.com/before-i-was-mom/
Ten years ago http://cantelmofamily.com/ten-years-ago/
I also love doing posts that encourage my husband – almost like a love letter to him. I wrote a post called “Say I do” saying I do through the ups and downs….it’s a good reminder for me!
Have you done 5 minute friday at the Gypsy mama? http://thegypsymama.com/ You have 5 minutes to write on a word she puts out. It’s challenging and fun!!
You can check out some of the things I’ve done over at my blog http://cantelmofamily.com
As I was looking through some of my old posts – I noticed that they didn’t transfer the pictures when I moved from blogger to wordpress? Anyone have any ideas???
Kassi @ Truly Lovely
May 17, 2012 at 9:38 pmAll kinds of fun ideas! Have you seen that pin that someone created about your love story series? My sister was telling me about it and it cracked me up!! Girl, your the basis of a pin!!! That’s big time! haha. http://pinterest.com/pin/12103492718804407/
Glenda M
May 17, 2012 at 10:30 pmThis is fabulous information. I am so glad you posted it. it will really help me out in my day to day life.
One day I plan to write a book and it will come in handy then as well. Great topics.
Thanks for sharing.
Trina {Beginner Beans}
May 18, 2012 at 12:53 amConfession: I almost disregarded this post based on the title thinking “I have plenty of ideas, thanks.” But what a great list! Thanks for the wonderful ideas, and now all those posts I thought I had lined up just may have to wait 😉
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elyse
May 18, 2012 at 12:15 pmYikes…I may have to use each of these….don’t get mad….thanks for the help
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Meredith
May 18, 2012 at 6:54 pmThis is awesome! I am definitely doing the “Things you should know about me”–thanks! 🙂
Rachel
May 20, 2012 at 12:39 amLove the prompts! I used to write Awkward & Awesome Thursdays, think I’ll have to get back into it..they’re fun! Happy Weekend!!
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May 24, 2012 at 3:27 amThese are great idea! Will use some of these soon! Am following because I just found you, and love the creativity/encouragement you offer. Thank you!
Allison
May 24, 2012 at 5:57 pmI found your blog at Casey Leigh Wiegand’s blog…I’ll be following yours daily now too! I’ve just browsed so far, but I will be stopping back frequently-I’m a new mom and a newbie blogger and you blog is such an inspiration.
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Sarah B
May 25, 2012 at 11:56 pmI love these ideas! I’m bookmarking this so that the next time I can’t think of anything to write, I’ll have these ideas. Such a great post!
Karli Jaeckel
May 26, 2012 at 3:42 amI used your love story idea. I have just begun. I LOVED reading through your story. It was just like reading one of my favorite teen love story novels. So thanks for the entertainment! I’m having fun creating my own minibook. So thanks for the idea!!
Hannah Odarve
May 27, 2012 at 4:18 pmI totally loved the idea and used the love story one. I also plan to break it in several post. I guess it is too long when I put it in just one post. I am really inspired to document my love story. It is something that we would love to read over and over again. I love your story by the way. So real and full of love. Thank you for the inspiration and it will really make my week if you go and check my first post. It will mean sooo much to me. Thank you lady and keep inspiring people. God bless you!
http://iamadaughterofthemosthigh.blogspot.com/2012/05/story-of-love-start-of-something-new.html
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July 17, 2012 at 8:50 pmi love reading fill in the blank posts…i need to do this next time i have blogger’s block! 🙂
Amber
July 31, 2012 at 3:28 amHey,
I am so excited I found your page. I just got my website and today is the first time I have got to see the inside of it! So there is obviously nothing on it yet and it looks really boring right now, but I was looking for some blogging inspiration and I found you!!! Thank you so much for all the ideas. I will be sure to mention you and to provide a link to your page!
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