Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur Three Tips To Avoid Writer's Block And Find Content Topics
Writer's block is a nasty situation when you are trying to crank out regular content. This may be for a blog, a podcast, or a brown bag lunch session. In all of these cases, we want to get straight to the work of creating the content. When we lack a topic or direction, that is not an option. This situation can lead to a lot of lost time while we try to find a subject. However, there are some areas where we can explore and often get past that block quickly.
Recent EventsThe first area to explore is recent events. Although technology moves fast, the other areas of our life tend to be dynamic. That means any area of focus is going to have new events to work with. Your unique take on a situation is always a potential topic for an article. If not a personal view, then try to find someone you can interview or query for their thoughts. When that does not work, you can move over to item two on our list.
Something Learned or ExperienceMuch like recent events, we are always learning and experiencing things that can prove attractive to others. We can also reach back to things we learned months, years, or even decades in the past. Even everyday learning experiences like riding a bike or tying a shoe can be a lead-in to your topic. The more recent events will be more likely to erase that writer's block. However, you may want to consider older lessons learned when you are desperate for a topic.
New Technology Always Breaks Writer's BlockWe often talk about how fast technology moves. That makes it a perfect source for information and ideas to break through writer's block. Check out some of the popular blogs and news sites for ideas. You can also visit vendor sites for the tools you use. Whether you find a new announcement, a beta to play with, or the latest general availability release, you can often find a series of articles around these areas.