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Contributor: luna[KM] luna[KM]
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
I actually do have an idea list, believe it or not. I haven't accessed it in months, but I usually take ideas off of other people's ideas (or my mind) and write them down for later usage.
If you don't access it how is it helping your Blogger's block?
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
If you don't access it how is it helping your Blogger's block?
Well, that would be a very good question. I mostly have been writing about my own ideas at the moment, but really, with my sex toy reviews, it's more of a matter of "Here's toy. Write about toy". Writing personal posts is so much harder.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by MsMelly
It's a work in progress..
Well, it was definitely a great idea. I'd definitely read something like that.
03/31/2011
Contributor: luna[KM] luna[KM]
My current idea list for Submissive Guide has 84 topic ideas!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
My current idea list for Submissive Guide has 84 topic ideas!
I think mine has about 10, so I guess you win. I should use some of those topics and write an EdenCafe post sometime.
03/31/2011
Contributor: MsMelly MsMelly
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
When an idea comes to mind but you aren’t writing or don’t have access to your blog, do you jot it down somewhere? Keeping an idea journal is a good go-to item to have when you are stuck.



A journal can be anything, from a word ... more
I love putting pen to paper. Unfortunately, I end up with a ton a half written pieces everywhere in half-empty notebooks and on pieces of paper. The main thing I'm taking from tonight is 1) no apologies and 2) take the time and write.
03/31/2011
Contributor: luna[KM] luna[KM]
Sometimes a simple solution to breaking the white screen habit is to pick a different blog post style. If you always write in first person, try 3rd. If you always tell a personal story, try writing your opinion of current news. Shake it up a bit. There are dozens of types of blog posts to make your blog interesting and keep you on your toes.

An easy blog post that I employ when my mind just isn’t working for me is a list. This can be what’s commonly called a ‘sneeze page’ where you link to awesome posts in your blog that people may have missed, a topical list or theme of posts on your blog or even a top 10. A list of links or links with short summaries as to why you picked it work great.

It doesn’t even have to be posts from your blog. If you can pull your favorite posts about a certain topic from others in your niche is shows your readers that you are following and enjoying other people they too might be interested in.

20 Types of blog posts on Problogger.net
7 Types of Blog Posts Which Always Seem to Get Links and Traffic
13 Types of Blog Posts

What types of blog posts do you typically write? Which ones work best on your blog?
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Lady Venus
I like that!
Yeah; it's a really great idea. I never thought of it that way.
03/31/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
Well, that would be a very good question. I mostly have been writing about my own ideas at the moment, but really, with my sex toy reviews, it's more of a matter of "Here's toy. Write about toy". Writing personal posts is so much harder.
One of the articles that I sent in was because my 15 year old daughter came to me and told me that she thinks shes bi-sexual and how we are dealing with how society is looking at her. If something makes me mad (like her being ashamed to tell me for fear that I wouldnt support her..which I do full force) then I can write for hours about it.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
My current idea list for Submissive Guide has 84 topic ideas!
Wow, that's a lot of ideas!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by MsMelly
I love putting pen to paper. Unfortunately, I end up with a ton a half written pieces everywhere in half-empty notebooks and on pieces of paper. The main thing I'm taking from tonight is 1) no apologies and 2) take the time and write.
Those sound like great things to take from this. I wish I could still hand-write things. I used to really love it, but with the invention of the computer (and my use of it), handwriting feels so slow anymore that I rarely handwrite.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Lady Venus Lady Venus
Quote:
Originally posted by MsMelly
I love putting pen to paper. Unfortunately, I end up with a ton a half written pieces everywhere in half-empty notebooks and on pieces of paper. The main thing I'm taking from tonight is 1) no apologies and 2) take the time and write.
I agree about pen to paper. I was wondering if I was the only person who still used REAL paper and pen. LOL. You sound like me with the papers everywhere! I plan to buy a couple notebooks dedicated to just blogging to try to reduce that problem. I have a huge pile of jotted down notes beside me. If I had a working camera I'd post a quick pic.
03/31/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Lady Venus
I agree about pen to paper. I was wondering if I was the only person who still used REAL paper and pen. LOL. You sound like me with the papers everywhere! I plan to buy a couple notebooks dedicated to just blogging to try to reduce that problem. I ... more
Lol..on the pic!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Pixel Pixel
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
Depends on if your problem is doing the actual review or writing the review. I can't help you find time to review.



As far as writing, get rid of all distractions; close all excess windows, IMs, chats, Twitter and try to just write ... more
I use 'Write or Die' link to do my reviews in. It doesn't let you open other tabs and even fusses at you when you stop writing.

(a bit late to the party. *waves* hi!)
03/31/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
Those sound like great things to take from this. I wish I could still hand-write things. I used to really love it, but with the invention of the computer (and my use of it), handwriting feels so slow anymore that I rarely handwrite.
I have that same problem. I'll be on a call or something and I'll be taking notes by writing them down and there's this long awkward pause I start to notice where nobody's saying anything and I have to be all "oh, sorry, I was jotting down notes."
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Lady Venus
I agree about pen to paper. I was wondering if I was the only person who still used REAL paper and pen. LOL. You sound like me with the papers everywhere! I plan to buy a couple notebooks dedicated to just blogging to try to reduce that problem. I ... more
First post after the 100 post mark! The Bumpy Spiral Double Dong needs a home now...

Congrats to ~Venus~ for being the 100th poster and winning this beautiful glass toy!

(Please e-mail me your shipping information at kayla@edenfantasys.com )
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Pixel
I use 'Write or Die' link to do my reviews in. It doesn't let you open other tabs and even fusses at you when you stop writing.



(a bit late to the party. *waves* hi!)
Better late than never! Welcome Write or Die is scary-looking. I don't think I'd do well with something like that, but it's a really neat idea.
03/31/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
First post after the 100 post mark! The Bumpy Spiral Double Dong needs a home now...



Congrats to ~Venus~ for being the 100th poster and winning this beautiful glass toy!



(Please e-mail me your shipping information at ... more
Congrats Venus!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Pixel
I use 'Write or Die' link to do my reviews in. It doesn't let you open other tabs and even fusses at you when you stop writing.



(a bit late to the party. *waves* hi!)
Haha, that sounds awesome!
03/31/2011
Contributor: luna[KM] luna[KM]
The following are some of my favorite resources when it comes to blogger’s block:

Battling Bloggers Block on Problogger.net
12 Simple Ways Of Battling Bloggers Block & Gaining Momentum

10 Tips for Beating Blogger’s Block
5 Cures for Blogger’s Block
50 Can’t-Fail Techniques for Finding Great Blog Topics
12 Ideas for Quick Blog Posts
The Secret to a Gazillion Blog Post Ideas
What the Heck Will I Write About Today?
03/31/2011
Contributor: Alan & Michele Alan & Michele
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
When an idea comes to mind but you aren’t writing or don’t have access to your blog, do you jot it down somewhere? Keeping an idea journal is a good go-to item to have when you are stuck.



A journal can be anything, from a word ... more
Hi! I know I'm late but I'm going to pop in here real quick before I read the back posts.
We each have idea lists of sorts but we really need to get them organized. They show up on text files (computer), old envelopes, notebooks, etc... our desk is a mess

~M
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
I have that same problem. I'll be on a call or something and I'll be taking notes by writing them down and there's this long awkward pause I start to notice where nobody's saying anything and I have to be all "oh, sorry, I was jotting down notes."
Haha. I know. I had to answer 6 essay questions today for an exam, handwritten, and I wanted to bop the professor upside the head. The handwriting thing takes forever, and it makes my hand cramp. I wish we'd be able to type.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Pixel Pixel
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Haha, that sounds awesome!
It works really well! I am an easily distracted kitty, and that forced me to write or endure terrible noises. lol.
03/31/2011
Contributor: MsMelly MsMelly
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
One of the articles that I sent in was because my 15 year old daughter came to me and told me that she thinks shes bi-sexual and how we are dealing with how society is looking at her. If something makes me mad (like her being ashamed to tell me for ... more
Awesome topic. I bet a ton of parents were going through the same and appreciate knowing they are not alone.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Lady Venus Lady Venus
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
First post after the 100 post mark! The Bumpy Spiral Double Dong needs a home now...



Congrats to ~Venus~ for being the 100th poster and winning this beautiful glass toy!



(Please e-mail me your shipping information at ... more
THANKS!! My first glass toy...Marvelous!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Alan & Michele
Hi! I know I'm late but I'm going to pop in here real quick before I read the back posts.

We each have idea lists of sorts but we really need to get them organized. They show up on text files (computer), old envelopes, notebooks, ... more
That all sounds awesome. I can't do anything like that. I have a horrible habit of naming files non-descript things, so currently, there's a meow.txt, meow2.txt, and grawr.txt file on my desktop. Ugh.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Lady Venus Lady Venus
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
Congrats Venus!
Thank you
03/31/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by luna[KM]
The following are some of my favorite resources when it comes to blogger’s block:



Battling Bloggers Block on Problogger.net

12 Simple Ways Of Battling Bloggers Block & Gaining Momentum



10 Tips for Beating ... more
This is great, I will definately have to come back to this thread and get all of these on paper so I can make this happen!
03/31/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Quote:
Originally posted by Lady Venus
THANKS!! My first glass toy...Marvelous!
First glass toy?! Man, I'm addicted to glass now.
03/31/2011
Contributor: luna[KM] luna[KM]
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
That all sounds awesome. I can't do anything like that. I have a horrible habit of naming files non-descript things, so currently, there's a meow.txt, meow2.txt, and grawr.txt file on my desktop. Ugh.
WTH!?
03/31/2011