When it comes to blogging consistently, every blogger has a story tell. It doesn’t matter if you are paid to write professionally or are writing about zombies, at some point, each blogger will run out of things to write. We call this writer’s block, but I would prefer to see it as an opportunity to change direction.
When I started my blog, my intention was to have it as some sort of an online journey where I would document everything about my daughter. In case you haven’t noticed, besides the name of the blog, there really isn’t much mention of my kid! Don’t worry, she’s still safe and hasn’t disowned me – yet! But the direction of the blog has changed regardless.

Don’t let writer’s block dim your shine. Switch it up!
Many bloggers preach about consistency in order to see results. But when you hit writer’s block, you might just need to switch things up a bit! If your blog is predominantly a food blog and you have run out of recipes, why not throw in a post about the author? You could easily throw together a few paragraphs about what inspired you to write about food. (Remember my post about Portuguese recipes to try out? Now you know my dirty little secret!) The same goes for any niche out there. Taking a small break from your niche to write about something more personal will not only give you the much-needed break, but it will also allow your readers to get to know you as a writer.
What I have found works best is to have a list of go-to topics for those days when I cannot find words. That is when you notice I will respond to tags or write about my personal experiences. My list looks something like this:
- 5 Things I cannot live without
- What to do when you are bored
- How to stay consistent without being consistent
- How I really feel about the lockdown restrictions
- If I could be anyone for a day, I would pick…
How my mental health has changed over the past year
Pretend you didn’t see the last one because that’s actually a post coming out soon!
I could go on, but I’m sure you get the point.
Search for inspiration in your daily life
Funny enough, the blog posts that my readers like the most are the ones that take little to no planning at all. It may well be because I tend to write about whatever silly question pops into my mind. Or it could just be that my writing is less restricted when I don’t stick rigidly to a certain topic. Whatever the case, I tend to use my millennial life crises as inspiration for my posts.
Of course, if you have a very narrow niche, your liberties may be limited. But for those in the lifestyle, mental health, wellness, and parenting niches, you can write about anything under the sun. Think about it, you accidentally stepped on a bug that was under the sun and it made you feel sad. It could’ve triggered an emotion you felt a few years ago (mental health) or could be a lesson you want to teach your child not to do (parenting). Some of you might see it as an opportunity to talk about saving the environment or even caring for the bugs (wellness/veganism?). In my case, it could be grounds for writing about how to keep bugs out of your home (lifestyle).
It’s a very silly example, but if you take this approach, even 900 words on paint could turn out to be a brilliant post.
Take a break… to gather ideas
Recently, I took a week off blogging to refresh my mind. When I say I took a week, I actually spent close to a month without writing anything because my brain was fried. I was just lucky enough to have weeks of content scheduled to go live. If you feel like you need it, there’s no shame at all. We are all human and need to take breaks. The biggest issue is sticking to the timelines you have established for yourself and ensuring that you get right back at it.
So here’s a weird concept that you might not particularly agree with – when you’re on your break, still write your ideas down. What’s the point of taking a break if you’re just going to use it to write, you ask. Well, it’s simple. Taking a break doesn’t mean you can’t jot down ideas that you can revisit later. You might actually get the best ideas when you’re on your break! There’s just something about mental clarity that makes it so much easier to be creative.
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Ask your readers what they want to read
I generally use this with caution as I would not like to turn my blog into a Q&A that only covers topics for others. Blogging should first satisfy you as a writer, and only then the reader. Many people say you should write for your readers, and that is somewhat true. But if you spend your days just writing about celebrity gossip even though you don’t enjoy Keeping Up with them, then you will hit a wall. And when you hit that wall, I will try very hard not to say “I told you so”.
So how then can you write to please your readers while still keeping yourself satisfied? It’s simple – use social media, polls, check out what questions they leave on your blog posts… The list goes on. When it comes to polls. you essentially pick topics that you want to write about and let the public choose. Win-win! If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then you could always just check what the most searched topics are on Google and pick the one that suits you. Don’t know how to do it? You probably haven’t been reading my posts, so I will give you this tip one last time. It’s called Answer the Public (you’re welcome!)
Just start writing and your writer’s block may go away
It’s as simple as that! Oftentimes, I just do not feel inspired to write at all. So I pick up my laptop and start writing about not wanting to write. Next thing you know, I have a full blog post about writer’s block! Such a weird concept right? There will be days that brilliant posts come from your doodles, but other times you’ll type three words. The thing is, you will never know until you try it.
So, my fellow writers, what are some things you do to overcome writer’s block?

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I’m not sure I’ve ever truly had writers’ block. I have a list of ideas I brainstormed when I started my blog, and I continually add to it. I’m always keeping my eyes and ears open for new ideas. I agree when you say inspiration can come from anywhere and at any time.
I started out blogging about green living and that’s still the core of my content. I have expanded to other areas like work, health and just life in general. It’s good to expand beyond your niche. Some of my favourite writing has been guest posts I’ve written for other bloggers on a topic of their suggestion.
You’re so lucky! It’s definitely a plus when you switch things up every now and then so as not to get bored. I have many ideas and unsaved drafts but sometimes I lose the inspiration to write. It’s interesting that you enjoy writing a topic picked by someone else. Maybe that’s also a great solution for someone experiencing writer’s block!
ITs so true. I started off my blog because of my Tea adventures, and general lifestyle, the pandemic hit and i was lost, and my blog started declining, but i learnt a love for different things along the way. Im still a cup of me- but had to improvise it in a different way.
Do it for you! I enjoy reading about your adventures 😊
Now I write fictional stories, so if you see you can just write about anything and everything after all it’s just fiction but if you really see (basically when writer’s block hits 👊 ) you can’t write anything 😂😂😂😂 I mean this does not make any sense, my niche is so broad yet so small 😉😉😂😂 so I also change it by writing something personal !!! And also excited for your new post
Haha had you never said anything I wouldn’t have guessed! I guess the tricks of the trade really are coming out today 😂
ummm the secret is out 😋😋😋
I don’t have too many problems thinking of ideas for posts. I have 88 drafts on WordPress at the moment. Anytime I think of something to write about I put it in my drafts immediately so I don’t forget. Mostly, writer’s block for me is trying to think of a good intro or a way to describe something. I’ll sit there staring at a half made paragraph for like 20 minutes haha!
Ang | https://loseweightwithang.com
88 drafts🤯What’s your secret? 😂 x
That’s insane right?!
Anytime I think of an idea, I put it in before I forget. Even if I’m not sure it’s gonna make a good blog post or not. I can remove it later if it’s no good 😊
Ang stop it. Please! You have a gazillion jobs, you don’t lose steam and you’re insanely smart. Can you for once do something normal? Lol😅
😅 I don’t know if I’m capable of normal
Marvel is casting a new superhero… just in case you needed another side gig 😉
What would my name be? DC has Wonder Woman so maybe I can be Worker Woman? Haha
Lol you can definitely be worker woman! It suits you 😂
I have found great pleasure in visiting your blog. 🌼
Thank you for stopping by!
welcome dear Shelly 🌹
I find reading inspires me if I’m stuck. 😀
That’s a good one!
Hi Shelly,
Missed you lately. have you not been writing or have i missed your posts? Balancing Writing what’s in our heart and writing for our readers is a definite necessity is not always that easy to do but both should always be considered. Great post. 💖❤️
Hey Cindy~ I’m going through an emotional rollercoaster at the moment so decided to just stop and breathe.
Thanks for reading and always supporting! 💖
Good for you Shelly! Not the rollercoaster but the break.
Sending you some extra love today!
Pleasure always! ❤️🤗🌷😘
Thanks hun, I really appreciate it!
You’re sooo welcome. Ero has been MIA too.
Any word from him?
Hope he’s doing well. ❤️
I’ve seen him post a comment on some other blogs. He’s alive 😂
oh good! lol!👏👏👏🤗💖
This is a great post, Shelly. Very timely too 😊
😅 Oh no! I hope you’re doing ok!
Yes, all is well 😊
I love the way your blog sounds —I almost feel like having a conversation with you.
I have been feeling caged within my schedule. I am trying with all my might to stick to it ( i know I should take a break but i don’t want to🙈).
Thanks for sharing this✨I might just try to *not* to write while actually write about not writing. xx
Haha that’s awesome!! I’ve hit a wall too and I don’t feel like writing much these days so I write about that and my writing experience 😅 it’s absolutely normal to lose steam especially when life happens 😉
I honestly had writer’ s block last week. So instead of writing my normal post about being in the kitchen, I wrote about how happy I am that March is here.
I try to have a list of topics to write about, but sometimes even those don’t inspire me or feel right. If that’s the case then I’ll write about what’s going on with my day. If I can’t think of anything, I just take a break and resume the next day.
Thanks for sharing this!! This a great post!! I nominated you for a blogging award 🥇
I’m sharing this with a friend right away!
Thanks babe 😘😘😘