Blogging 101

Here’s a list of 8 themes for a blog post. Use it in case you are having writers block and are trying to figure out something to write. These basic forms are most often used:

1. Personal Story - Describe something that happened to you today or recently. This is a narrative.
2. Everyone Loves Lists - You are reading one now. Lists are fun — pick a topic and make a list with explanations of each point. Ask readers to add points as comments.
3. Definition - Define a vocabulary term used in your industry, hobby, niche, or subject matter. For example, in this blog, the definition would be for a blogging term like “RSS” or “SlashDot Effect”.
4. Contest - Make a contest and ask your readers to enter into it. Offer a prize (e.g. cash via PayPal or a perma-link) and have your readers do something for an entry (like post about the contest, or leave a comment).
5. Reader Mail - If a reader leaves a particularly interesting comment, expand on it using an entire post. This way an opinion or viewpoint can be further expanded on.
6. Post a Photo - Wordless Wednesday can happen any day. Pick a favorite photo and share it!
7. Make a Prediction - Predications are fun. Use your knowledge to extrapolate on something or make a wild guess!
8. Write About Someone Else’s Post - Write about a friend’s post or about a post on a favorite blog of yours. Give a synopsis, a link (be fair!) and your opinion.

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