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5 Writer’s Blocks, Which Prevent You From Writing The Next Blog Post

October 11, 2016 - Last Modified: October 11, 2016 by Marina Barayeva

You know that you need to write a new blog post, but you are still sitting in front of the blank computer screen and wrote almost nothing.

Without the regular practice, blogging can be stressful.

Till you get to the point when you can write clearly, better and faster you need to make writing as the habit. But it’s not easy as people say.

In fact, there are so many things, which you are worried about, that you cannot even start writing because of them.

In this post, I’ll go through the 5 writer’s blocks, which may bother you and prevent from writing.

The blog post should be big

First, let’s separate the blogs. There is your website where you are the boss, and there are other sites where you can pitch your guest post ideas.

The blogging starts most of the time from writing on your own blog. As that’s your site you can do whatever you want there.

You may worry that if it is small, nobody will read it or people will think that there is no value in it.

You think about:

  • How it will look on your site
  • If the post will have the authority in the reader’s eyes
  • How you will promote it
  • Will it go viral?

And you really expect to write something good with all of this mess in your head?

It’s better to write less and hit the point than write the long article full of abstract phrases.

Seth Godin writes 200-300 words per post. That’s his style.

Don’t be afraid of writing less than you ‘suppose’ to write. Your goal is to start writing and complete the idea, which you want to share with your readers.

Believe in what you write. Find your writing voice.

Also, when you begin writing without limiting yourself to the numbers of the word, you may discover that the final post became much bigger that you expected.

Then, what if you write the guest blog post?

Often there is a guideline, which shows what they are looking for. Go through it, check the writing style of the blog, look at the popular posts there. It will help you to understand the structure of their article, so you can put it into the post, which you are going to write for them.

Many sites have the rule to have no less 700-1000 words or more. If you don’t feel comfortable to write so much, go and practice on your blog.

Or you can try to express your idea in the article with more details, or add statistic and tips.

That’s not necessary should be your data. Search on the Internet, for instance ‘blogging statistic’ and refer to the sources.

Then it will have even more authority in the reader’s eyes.

The blog post won’t be interesting for people

Do your best to write it.

There were many things already written on the web, but even if you write on the same topic as others, share your point of view. With some people, it will resonate, with some not. You no need them all. You want to attract your tribe, who will read your message and listen to your voice.

The way you show the topic may be exactly what they are looking for.

Don’t get to the perfectionism here. The blog post should be just good enough to get published.

People won’t share it, and it will be a waste of time for writing

Many people read and don’t share. They may be simply not active on social media.

Yes, the shares are always good, but it’s more about your content marketing strategy rather than your writing skill.

It takes time and a lot of effort to build a loyal audience. Also, people share and comment on the posts, which touch them.

Work more on the quality of your content. Do the deeper research, show results, and give practical information to them.

Don’t think about the blogging as the waste of time. You are practicing your writing. It’s always a bonus in business.

Furthermore, you core your main idea, which you want to deliver to people. In online marketing, the blog posts you write become the part of your personal brand. Consider every article you write as an investment to it.

It will be out of the topic

You wish to write about one thing, but you ‘should’ write on another topic?

People often avoid writing about what is close to their heart as they think that others won’t care about it.

Those readers, editors, friends or colleagues will think that this topic is stupid, too simple, or just doesn’t worth it.

When you take the idea seriously, others will accept it too.

If you got stuck with writing, then you either don’t confident about the topic, or it’s boring for you.

Choose the one, which you really want to write about or interesting in so you will do research to find out more about it and convert it to the blog post.

Nobody knows what you want to write. Any topic you choose, if you write with the enthusiasm and passion, people will feel it. They will sense that you care about it.

I know what to write about, but when it comes to writing I can’t put the words together

There is an exercise for the writers. Take a piece of paper and start writing everything that comes to your mind.

Again, write the stuff, which you enjoy to share or learn.

You may concern that you need to focus on your audience. That’s true too. Then be a part of your audience. It’s easier to understand them when you have the same problems or desires.

Write, like you would tell about your new insight to the friend. The blog posts, which are written as you have the conversation, are easier to read.

Conclusion

The writing blocks are no more than the chemical reaction in our brain. They accumulate unnecessary worrying. Let them go.

When you start working on your next blog post, write without limiting your time and the numbers of words.

Don’t think about using fancy words or trying to look super smart. You write your point of view. That’s it.

Being yourself and writing with your identity as much important as the content you write.

Write till you can, while you have something to type on your keyboard, and then take a break:

  • Go for a walk
  • Make a coffee
  • Call a friend
  • Listen to the music
  • Go to the gym or do exercises

Switch your mind to something different. It needs a rest too.

Watching TV isn’t the rest. Your brain is still processing the information.

It will take time to establish your online writing. You may even change the topics, which you talk about. However, the primary step you need to do is just sit and start writing.

Try don’t think too much about what will happen with it next. You will see once you publish your blog post. Now only write a few words to start it.

What other writer’s blocks do you have, which stops you from writing?

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Marina Barayeva is a founder of IntNetworkPlus.com. She writes about social media marketing and personal branding for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Follow Marina on Instagram for the social media tips @MarinaBarayeva

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{ 25 Responses }

  1. Mike Brown says:
    I have couple of writers who work for me, they are the once creating the content and I will be the one to format to make it looks nice according to my own judgment. But upon reading this post this gives me an idea on how to create my own post and what encourage me is “Do your best to write it.” .. Thank you very much for the info… this helps me a lot.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Glad to help. Everyone has something to say with his/her own voice and opinion. I would like to see your article. Share a link to it when you finish.
  2. Meer says:
    Hey Marina, Thanks for the great article I have started blogging 6monts ago till now I have not seen a fabulous article like you post, I am feeling difficulty to writing a post after reading you article I got the idea how to write a post as you said, When you start working on your next blog post, write without limiting your time and the numbers of words. Don’t think about using fancy words or trying to look super smart. You write your point of view. That’s it. Being yourself and writing with your identity as much important as the content you write. Write till you can, while you have something to type on your keyboard, and then take a break:t Thank you, Marina keeps updating us I wish you good luck for your bright future.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Thank you for so complete summary of the main points!
  3. Cristina Sliva says:
    i am really liked your blog. Thanks for sharing this informative blog. This blog is very useful for everyone. keep it on.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Glad you like it :)
  4. Vijay Kumar says:
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    • Marina Barayeva says:
      You are welcome :)
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  6. Fernanda says:
    Exactly, Suresh! Doing your homework on the niche you want to cover on your blog is the biggest deciding factor on whether you will earn through your blog or not.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      When you know and focus on who you write for or the main topic you write about your audience will grow.
  7. Amar kumar says:
    Hey Marina, We need to spend 15 minutes or more a day writing whatever comes off the top of our head. We must ignore punctuation. Just write freely. Allow it to be totally random. We might change subjects many times. We might mix fiction with journaling or vent frustrations. The process trains our brain to tap into the words inside our head and gives them a place to live on our computer screen or journal. We should need to do this for a week and then return to our writing project. An alternative is to freewrite 15-20 minutes to get our thoughts out and then immediately return to writing our book or article. Some of my freewriting entries inspired new ideas for my books. Paint pictures, write poetry, design images in Photoshop, make a scrapbook or collage, or if we're masculine, build something in the garage. Work on another creative project for a few hours or days and then go back to writing. When I’m stuck, I paint paintings or work on my website or blog. Jumping to other projects really activates my creativity. The key is to keep exercising the creative part of our brain and eventually we'll tap back into the flow of writing. Thanks for sharing your valuable information with us. With best wishes, Amar kumar
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Thank you for your thought comment, Amar. I also like to switch between creative processes. It helps to stay productive and inspired.
  8. Deon Christie says:
    Excellent Post Ravi, couldn't agree more. The most important part is Subject, Product or Niche Knowledge. Personally, I prefer the Coffee break and in extreme cases I will shift my focus to my PlayStation or Xbox. What can I say, I'm the oldest teenager on the block. Problem is getting off the Gaming Console once you start, right?
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      That's the matter of choice :)
  9. Sourav says:
    Content writing is not simple thing you should know about topic very well, after that you will use these some rules about keywords and more. i would like to thanx for sharing your informative and amazing post.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Hi Sourav, Glad you enjoyed the article. Knowing the topic well is one strategy, which will show your expertise. However, even if you are not the expert (yet), there are still the options to create the great content. You can find experts who will answer your question(s) and create a roundup post or the interview based post. You also can write an article based on your tests of advanced tactics of the experts, and you can always go deep to the topic by yourself and show the readers the results of your research. I'm sure there are other ways to write a great content too. You just need to find your best way in that.
  10. mounika says:
    WOW!Thanks for sharing your informative and amazing post, I hope everyone will be benefited if they read all of your post.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Happy to help, Mounika
  11. Md.Arman says:
    Hello Marina, Before begin composing numerous considerations come into our psyche. We can't satisfy the requirements of each person. Perhaps individuals won't read or share, yet the thing is that you have put forth a valiant effort. You are here to compose and create a quality post, you can't please everybody. It is about time amateur bloggers acknowledge that each article has being composed some time recently. They ought not anticipate that their post will turn into a web sensation. This Was the post i was Searching For... There was some disarray in my mind which has been cleared by this Post. I adulate the writer for his composition expertise and innovativeness. A debt of gratitude is in order for sharing the post and helping bloggers like us... Trust you have an incredible ahead respect .
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Hi, Md.Arman, Thank you for your comment. Trying to get the acceptance of everyone for what you write about can end up that you just stop writing. As sometimes it feels like you try and try hard, but still, can't reach people. That's it. You feel burned out. Then, there is the time to reinvent your writing and start to write with your voice. Remembering about the readers your task is to cover the topic as you feel it. Sharing and commenting on the post it's not necessary the evaluation of the writing as people may think. Maybe there is not enough traffic or you get those, who are not interesting in your content, perhaps the content marketing is wrong, there is no call-to-action or open-ended question at the end to encourage people to start the conversation. Looking at the results, which you get after writing the post can help to improve the marketing too.
  12. Isaac Anim says:
    Hello Marina, It is about time novice bloggers accept that every article has being written before. They should not expect their post to go viral. Any way you have written a great post.
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Thank you, Isaac!
  13. Ravi Chahar says:
    Hey Marina, Before start writing many thoughts come into our mind. We can't fulfill the needs of every individual. Maybe people won't read or share, but the thing is that you have done your best. You are here to write and craft a quality post, you can't please everyone. An informative post indeed. ~Ravi
    • Marina Barayeva says:
      Good point, Ravi. Thank you for sharing the post :)

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