You sit down in front of a blank screen and type a series of words, then a period. You stop for a moment, hit the backspace key to erase everything, and then type another set of words. You get what I'm saying?
Why is it that sometimes writing is easy and other times it's hard to get words on the page? One reason could be that you aren't getting any good ideas between your computer sessions.
Write down things that make you think, like ideas or things you see. Find a way to gather them. Chances are, if you do this for a few days, you will see connections and trends you wouldn't have seen before. This means that the content will be better. Think about how great the articles you'll write over the next few weeks or even months will be.
Since I started blogging, I find myself writing a lot of memos and small notes. They can be half finished or just stand alone as headlines. Even though it can be scary to look at a long list of articles that need to be written, it can also help you start writing again when you're stuck for ideas.
Using a writing tool that keeps track of changes can also be very helpful. Writeboard is the one I use, but there are others. You can even track changes in MS Word if you want to. Keep coming up with ideas and work on them over time.
Don't ignore silly stories and ideas. You never know what will be useful in the future.
Look into what's going on around you. Always act like a reporter. Ask questions and look for details. You may be surprised by how many ideas come to mind.
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