Avoiding Bloggers Block is a presentation I did at WordCamp Atlanta 2012 to address issues that bloggers of any niche may encounter when trying to fuel their block with more content.
I have embedded the presentation in a couple formats: the powerpoint and a podcast. I talk a lot about blogging and content generation, but I keep getting asked by clients – “What do I write about on my blog?”
I hope that this helps you and if you still have questions, feel free to ask.
Avoiding Bloggers Block – The Powerpoint Presentation
Avoiding bloggers block
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Avoiding Bloggers Block- The Podcast Presentation
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:25 — 15.7MB)
I agree with you writers block ususaaly is as a result of a lack of content. If you do not agressive =ly research your niche area and obtain a wide spectrum of knowledge peertaining to niche areas than writer block quickly set in You have to actively decide to becoe more dedicated to your niche area.
content generation is the easy thing, building backlinks is the problem.
yes,i agree with you while making post in specific niche we have to care about that,as this may help in content improvement as well as increasing our reader ship.
I hate bloggers block, sometimes its great to just sit down for 5 minutes, relax and then start blogging again
From my opinion “”Content”” is the king in any site/blog. Every blogger should try to make their blog post useful for each and every person and it should be in easy language also.
I like your presentation, you can tell in your writing you like to connect with your readers and have been doing so for a while, I also agree content is king by far. If you want people to actually come back you need to have something for them to come back to – Thumbs up
Great presentation!
While content is extremely important I think that external SEO once again is The King. Getting enough people to link back to you seem to proper even poorly written content to the top of search engines, unfortunately!
THX Nile
This was a very good Slide Show and it did help me a lot .
It is good to know that you can help us out on Word press
I know the Brain Child of word press in person he is from South Africa but now live in the US.But i do not have contact with him at all .
I have one problem people hack my blog almost every week now for the past 2 month now i did change my Pass word a lot already it like almost like this R2@&d$|\ but they still get into it any idea how they get in ?
Regards
Theuns
Hi Theuns!
WordPress is by Matt Mullenweg and he is from the US originally. Now, if you meant b2, that is different.
Nile,
I’ll bet your presentation was superb! Writer’s block happens… along with some other stuff. It’s not fatal. Getting in touch with your passions and sharing should really do the trick. Maybe is might seem like you’ve said it before, but everything is as new as today is.
Thanks for your insights and contribution.
RICK
Knock on wood I have not had bloggers block yet.
I write from what I learn and there is never a shortage of things to learn about blogging, online biz and social media. And if there becomes a shortage, I guess I’ll have to pull stuff out of my…
I like how you say to write from your passion. That is what keeps a blogger going.
~Allie
Nile,
I was unable to listen to your audio because it said “File not found.” As for bloggers block, when I am writing regularly, it becomes so easy to get inspired to write another blog post. However, when I am preoccupied with tasks, e.g., getting my tax papers in order, it becomes more difficult to access my creative thinking and decide upon a topic to write about.
Dr. Erica
Hi Dr. Erica!
I fixed the link. I have been having issues understanding the setup of my PowerPress for my podcasting and got that sorted out. Must have been a blonde day for me. 🙂
Hey Nile,
I must say this post of yours really hit home. Lately I have had some serious blogger block! But i really like the suggestions you have about researching on fresh new topics. To be honest i never thought about opening up a newspaper to find some new topics to write about. Great tip!
Thanks and talk soon,
Kyle Nelson
I also believe that Content is still the King. Together with proper knowledge and consistency, surely you’ll be a hit in your niche. Great presentation indeed.
Nile,
This was a great slideshow and gave me lots of ideas. You have stumbled upon a topic that most face each week to keep their blogs alive.
I have found for years if you write about your passion as you live it. You never run out of things to say. Everyday is an adventure and you write about your expriences supporting others with their issues. How to overcome obsticles that will pop-up when people are just making attempts to survive.
I have choosen over 20 years ago to dedicate my time doing for others. I write to empower all from my research and lifetime experiences related to making a difference and creating a real lifestyle. Not just having a life. Big difference which most find it hard to understand.
Nile, you very active in all communities and it is a deep honore to have met you. I love your approach on each subject that is presented. You give first and that is what attracts people to you.
Thank you for keeping quality alive and giving all hope for better content that is usable. People like yourself make a huge impact on me.
I look forward in learning more of your techniques in the very future. Loving your style!
Thank you… I also just corrected the podcast link. I had some issues with the plugin’s setup that I will have to do some blogging about.
The presentation is definitely a big help to all the readers..You did the best slideshow ever…
Cool slideshare presentation, now I am motivated to write another PS tutorial! Thanks a lot!
oh god, thank you for this… the damn block has been driving me crazy lately, maybe i will be finally able to overcome it somehow…
thanks again
Very cool presentation! This helped me a lot as I get writers block at least once a day. 😉
Hi Niles…
I have experienced “blogger’s block” maybe once or twice. It can be very frustrating. You made some great points on how to mitigate the problem and I love the idea of doing a blog post in PPT. Very cool! I discovered a very simple way to avoid having blogger’s “subject block”. I made a list of 10-15 topics that I can research & write about…it seems that can be the biggest challenge for experienced bloggers. the title sets the tone.
Thanks…
Martin
Thanks for the slide, it’s great. I agree that content is king, but doing SEO is important too! Because SEO will bring the large number of reader for new blog.
The thing is that SEO will come naturally if you just take in some of the rules. Some places rank high (like my site) and I do not do much SEO at all. WordPress ALREADY comes SEO-ready out of the box. If you take in a few basic SEO tips for content writing and make sure your theme code is semantically ready for the search engines, you should be fine. People focus way too much on SEO.
Thank you very much for the reply! I thing the important of content is 70%, and SEO is 30% left. Doing good SEO will help a lot in case we have similar content with other blog (not the same content, but both mention the same thing). Moreover, many people chose blogger too, which is SEO is not friendly as wordpress.
Hi Nile,
Great slideshare presentation! Writer’s block is a huge issue for me. I have many years of experience in health and yet it is still challenging for me to write because I have so much going on in my life and very little time to put fingers to keyboard! However my readers are suggesting topics so that will be very helpful! I love your research tips – that will help a lot to remind me of issues I can help others with!
regards
Clare
I dont have any experience about this kind of blogging but I really appreciate all you share here..
Nile,
I just love it when technology works so smoothly! I just clicked play on the audio and it was obvious when I needed to click to a new slide. I like the way that you don’t go too fast or slow. Just right. Content is King and Visitors are Queen! But really only when you and Kimberly are visiting me site! 🙂 Great slides, great information. And it’s a great topic! This is something everyone wonders about! What do I write about? I am going to share this on my FB Fan Page and syndicate, too!
Take CAre,
Jupiter Jim
Thanks Jupiter Jim! I appreciate it and I am no expert at powerpoint, but I try. My powerpoint had my Diavolo font in the titles… but Slideshare does not translate them over right…le sigh.
Me…a queen… nah, but I guess when I get a warm welcome on your site… I definitely feel like one. Thanks! 😀
Thanks for giving us a well understand view of the thing that need to consider in order create a well indeed presentation and to avoid any error..
You present great ideas here about how to never let your tap run dry, Nile. And I appreciate you for that.
As an author, I know all about writer’s block. Ditto as a blogger. One way I avoid these blocks is by having a set time when all I do is write. When you’re committed to something, the words and ideas come on their own.
Another way your tap will never run dry is if you stay curious. That’ll connect you with the right stuff out there. The day you cease to be curious is the day you die.
Exactly Srinivas! I do agree on that. It is what people keep motivated in their lives- curiosity.
Hi Nile, I do agree with your presentation’s content. Actually one of the big concern I have with blogging is grammar. Good thing is that there is grammarly to help me all the way.
Excellent presentation and I totally agree with you Nile. Your Blog topic should be Unique and force your readers to share their comments and its good to some how get your readers engage with your blogs.
I have found for years if you write about your passion as you live it. You never run out of things to say. Everyday is an adventure and you write about your expriences supporting others with their issues. How to overcome obsticles that will pop-up when people are just making attempts to survive. I have choosen over 20 years ago to dedicate my time doing for others.
nice! it’s a great presentation.
It is not unusual for me to get writer’s block as a wedding & portrait photographer because I am posting basically the same things time after time. Content is key, but making every post try to sound a little different from the previous 10 can be a difficult task. Luckily, the brides and grooms I have give me little tidbits of their personal lives that I can try to throw in there to make their wedding unique.
Thank you for the tips. I needed this! 🙂
Writing about your passion is the easiest thing but also the most complicated regarding the marketing effort.
We tend to be more concentrated when we feel we are “working”. ; )
Writing whatever you like. it’s all upon you and your passion. I too think sharing your experiences is good. I agree with you and anonymous too.
Thanks for such a nice article.
I find I have to write things down as soon as I think of them or I have no chance!
Content is key, but making every post try to sound a little different from the previous 10 can be a difficult task. Luckily, the brides and grooms I have give me little tidbits of their personal lives that I can try to throw in there to make their wedding unique.
If get it write, this article talks about what discourage blogger and the solutions to it. Yes, i really support your solutions to bloggers block. if one can follow it, blogging will be things of fun.
Excellent….i really like the suggestions you have about researching on fresh new topics,You have stumbled upon a topic that most face each week to keep their blogs alive.
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