When you are in charge of creating optimized content on a regular basis for your company’s website, chances are you have run into a writer’s block. There is no magic *****? to help you out, yet, ****? there are other ***?res. Writer’s block is a very common occurrence that happens to the best and most creative writers, ***?O or non-SEO. Over ***?me, while your skill and style are honed to ***?rfection, your tank of ideas begins to run out, making it harder and harder to come up with fresh ideas and new angles. Here are a few ideas on how get your creative juices flowing freely again.

Browse Industry Blogs

No matter if you are in ***?O or not, chances are there are hundreds of blogs covering the topics specific to your company. You can easily conduct a blog ***?arch on the ****?gle Blog feature will give you a plethora of material to spark your creativity. You can even use your keywords to identify more appropriate results and keep notes on the most relevant blogs to your writing. For ***?arch engine optimization and everything ****?gle, I tend to check Michael Gray’s blog, Graywolf ***?O Blog, and ****?gle’s Matt ***?tts, ***?dgets, ****?gle, and ***?O.

Please Note: Be careful not to copy or scrape content from other ***?ople. This is ****?ribly bad form and a rampant trend in blogging. Use your own opinion and experiences to ensure that you are providing interesting and unique content for readers. This only makes them come back for more.

Read Industry Magazines and Journals

I realize that reading a real magazine is SO last century, ****? they are still relevant, for now. Your company may already have a subscriptions to industry-specific journals or magazines that are rich with inspiring content. These niche magazines usually feature thought-leaders of the industry, so most news and stories will be relevant and intelligent. If there are articles that you disagree with, or left out a ***?rspective, ***?nd in a letter, or write a response article for the journal, or your blog. Joining the conversation will only bring more attention your way at a ***?me when you have gotten back on the Content Train to Productivity Town.

Google Alerts

This is very similar to browsing blogs. ****?gle has this great feature, Alerts, that you can ***?t up to collect stories and articles on the Internet based upon a keyword, and have their links emailed to you on a daily or weekly basis. I have a ****?gle Alert for “SEO News” to keep me updated on news and trends in the ***?arch engine optimization industry. It keeps my ideas fresh and inspired by all the relevant chatter online. It also helps me keep an eye out for scrapers of my own blog.

Competition Comparison

If your competitors are ****?cessfully bringing a different ***?rspective than you are to content creation, chances are you may be missing a key content ingredient. Are they authoring eBooks, or creating engaging newsletters? Do they differentiate themselves from you by ***?lfilling a need of the audience you aren’t? Content is king when it comes to online relevancy. Don’t copy their ideas, ****? consider approaching that delivery of content, whether it a newsletter or eBook, with your own unique ***?rspective. You can’t copyright the “car”, ****? you can copyright the “brand”.

Talk To Your ****?ents

What do your ****?ents ****?t to read? Maybe you aren’t covering a topic that is frustrating the ***?n out of your ****?ents. There may be something about your business that isn’t being communicated clearly, ****? no one knows it needs to be addressed. Your biggest ***?ns, your ****?ents, are an enormous resource for ideas on content. The best thing about it is you are guaranteeing readership.

At the end of the day, it still takes a great voice and sound skills to create intelligent, relevant, and engaging content. Although it is a basic skill everyone learns in grammar school, writing talent is not to be squandered. Copywriting is no different, and the balance between salesy and natural language is constantly being tested. In a world where the word travels ***?ster than emotions, unique ideas can be hard to come by. Don’t get discouraged. Do research, converse with industry thought leaders and ****?ents, and your creative juices will flow again.

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- Jeb Walker

There are numerous ways to improve your writing skills. Whether your final goal is to write simply for enjoyment, or to become a big-time newspaper columnist, by practicing these tips, you’ll be sure to progress.

You can start your quest to good writing by good reading. Immerse yourself in novels, plays, poems as well as articles. Pick out the differences between what you think is a great piece of writing, and identify what could use editing, or more time spent on perfecting it. Reading is a critical step in this process because not only does it give you an idea on how to write a plethora of pieces, but it also gives you a more extended vocabulary, and can give you ideas for your own writing.

Buy a notebook. Without a notebook, there’s no organized place to keep your ideas. Bring this prized possession everywhere with you, because you never know when you’ll feel inspired. It’s also a very effective way to get used to writing daily. By always having a notebook by your side, it’s not only easily accessible, but it’s always there to grab if you find an amazing story. Just make sure you don’t forget a pen!

Join a writing group, either in your community, or on the internet. By communicating with aspiring writers such as yourself, you can network with one another. Ask for advice if you’re stuck, or for tips that they use to get the ball rolling. Talking with other writers can only help you, so why not give it a try?

No matter what it’s about, or even if it doesn’t make sense, just write. If you have writers block, clear your mind, and let the words flow. Take a break from the writing, and go back to it a few hours, or even a few days later. Your writing will becomes clearer, and you’ll be able to add onto the writing after having thought about it for a while.

Make sure your thoughts are organized, and not all over the place. Keep your ideas relatable, and don’t mix them all together. The reader will get confused if you jump from topic to topic without any explanation in between. Make sure your ideas are well developed, and don’t jump around too much. If you do stray from the main topic, just be sure you can bring it back to the topic at the end. Find some reason they were put together in the first place.

Make time to write. If you’re too busy to dedicate yourself to writing, even for ten minutes a day, then you won’t improve. As they say, practice makes perfect, and without practice, your writing will become monotonous. Settle yourself down in a quiet, comfortable setting and just let the words flow. The more you write, the easier it becomes to think of attention-grabbing openings and witty endings.

Check your spelling and grammatical errors. Even though it sounds tedious, it’s imperative to make a good impression. If you were to show anyone your work, and there were mistakes throughout the entire piece, no one would be able to concentrate on the content of your writing, only the blunders. For this reason, make sure your writing is as perfected as it can be.

These tips are just a few ideas that will get you on your way to becoming a good writer. Believe in your writing, and don’t be afraid to persevere and take it to the next level. Follow these examples, and you’ll be sure to not only advance, but become more confident in your work.


- Daniel Millions