Having a hard time coming up with good topics to write about? Here are some things I do to think up ideas.
Carry a Notebook Everywhere
It may sound silly to tote a notebook around every place you go, but really this works. many times, the ideas will find you, rather than you finding them. For instance, maybe you are taking your daily walk. Nothing interesting usually happens on your daily walk, but one day you are walking and happen upon a neighborhood incident that could cause national attention. There's a news story for you. Or maybe you just saw a nest of eagles and are inspired to write about saving the eagles. Either way, write that idea down and maybe even a couple notes and your next writeup will flow smoothly.
Browse Various Online Forums
Have a category you like to write about? Some of my favorites include parenting, disabilities, and home improvement. try browsing (and perhaps even joining) online forums related to that category. Pay attention to the things people discuss. What do you think of the topics? Turn those thoughts into some articles and add some plausible research where possible.
Think of Everyday Life As One Big Story Board
I look at everything in life as something that can be written about. People may not be interested in what I had for breakfast, but if I come up with a really good meal idea that turns out tasty, they might be interested in the recipe. Maybe no one cares about my mundane daily tasks, but perhaps there is something interesting in there that people would like to learn more about. This could be anything from workout tips, to parenting tips, or maybe even how I managed to get out of the grocery store with a meal for six that cost less than ten bucks.
Read, Read, Read...and then Read Some More
Many times while reading, something will catch your attention that can be drawn upn for ideas. Take these little tidbits and put your own take on the topics. If it interested you, chances are, someone else will feel the same.
Watch Search Trends
Follow search engine trends and figure out what readers are interested in. Put your own spin on those topics. Try for something not found in the other results. For instance, if you see people searching for pet care tips and you have a dog that you recently trained to finally sit still while bathing, maybe someone would like to hear how you did it.
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