If you’re a blogger, you like so many of us will eventually come across blogger's block. You'll either stare at a blank screen (gasp) or have mess of notes that don't match any particular concept. A handful of random thoughts, headlines with no body text, half sentences, rough drafts, scribbles, notes on your phone, napkins, notebook, etc. – none of which amount to a decent blog post. Just plain muck. Don't despair! Here are 5 ways to conquer Mount Blogger's Block!

1. WAYS TO
CONQUER
BLOGGER’S BLOCK
Sources of Inspiration When You
Can’t Think of Anything to Blog
About!
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2.  If you’ve ever had writer’s block, you know how hard
it can be to overcome.
 A mess of half-written drafts do not
equal coherent posts.
Use any or all of these tips
to fill your content pipeline.
Keep Inspiration at Your Fingertips
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3.  Subscribe to your favorite industry blogs via RSS.
 Keep up with current discussion topics.
 Write a post based on the hot topics.
No. 1
Curate Content via RSS
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4.  Bookmark a variety of non-industry blogs, and check
them weekly for updates and inspiration.
 Step away from your industry to get your creative
juices flowing.
No. 2
Step Away From Your Industry
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5.  Pick up a newspaper and keep up with the trends.
 Local news can spur creativity or an op-ed blog post.
 Going offline is a change of pace if you spend all day
online.
No. 3
Read the Newspaper
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6.  Search industry keywords and hashtags to find hot
topics.
 Find the articles that are causing reactions,
comments, and retweets.
 Use this tactic to find relevant blog topics.
No. 4
Search Twitter
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7.  Find the popular industry articles of the week.
 Write a “Best of the Web” post.
 A nice introduction, plus 3-5 links, and your blog post
is done!
 Less writing for you, and your blog content stays
relevant and fresh.
No. 5
Become a Curator
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