{"id":319,"date":"2014-02-14T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2014-02-14T20:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flyingmanproductions.com\/blog\/?p=319"},"modified":"2014-03-18T13:26:28","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T19:26:28","slug":"12-ways-to-break-bloggers-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyingmanproductions.com\/blog\/direct-sales\/12-ways-to-break-bloggers-block","title":{"rendered":"12 Ways to Break Blogger’s Block"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fact: You need a blog to promote your network marketing business (if you think you don\u2019t, read this<\/a>). But coming up with 2 or 3 blog topics a week isn\u2019t easy, and the monotony of generating that much content can quickly lead to blogger\u2019s block.<\/p>\n

You do not have to give in to blogger\u2019s block!<\/em> Here are 12 tried-and-true ways to break down the barriers of productivity and infuse life into your direct selling blog.<\/p>\n

First let\u2019s set the scene\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Clear Away Distractions<\/h3>\n

Most network marketers are always in a constant state of multi-tasking. It comes with the territory! But blog writing should be on your short list of very focused activities. When you sit down to write, get rid of your distractions without hesitation or apology. Turn on the factors that nurture a productive environment for your creativity (e.g. calming music) and turn off everything that doesn\u2019t (e.g. your phone).<\/p>\n

2. Change of Venue<\/h3>\n

There is no right or wrong place to write. If your current space isn\u2019t working, try something new. After all, Benjamin Franklin wrote in the bathtub, Marcel Proust wrote in his bed, Ernest Hemingway wrote anywhere standing up, and Toni Morrison checked into a motel room. If you tend to procrastinate at home, go somewhere public. If the coffee shop isn\u2019t working, try the public library. Or your favorite armchair. Or your front porch. Mix it up and see what works for you.<\/p>\n

3. Become a Creature of Habit<\/h3>\n

Prepare your mind for focused blogging by creating a habitual writing ritual. Go for a run, take a shower, grab a cup of coffee, and then sit down to write. It only 21 days to make a habit, so you can train your brain to become a concentrated blogging machine in just 3 weeks!<\/p>\n

Now choose your topics\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Stay Inspired<\/h3>\n

The more you read, the more you will write! Be an avid reader of the blogs, journals, books, news articles, and current events in your industry. Don\u2019t be afraid to blogsdrop. Blogsdropping is like eavesdropping, only with other network marketer\u2019s blogs. This isn’t the same as copying an idea. See what’s trending in the blogosphere and insert your own fresh perspective. Use your blog to weigh in on the buzz so you can become a relevant player in the industry. Make sure to link back to another blogger’s post if you\u2019re writing a direct response.<\/p>\n

6. Review Your History<\/h3>\n

Take a look at which blog posts got the most attention and interactions with your readers. Make a list of what topics gathered the most interest, and brainstorm how you can expand on them. Read the comments (and respond to them, of course) to find out what your readers want to know more about or areas they need additional training.<\/p>\n

7. Q&A<\/h3>\n

Constantly ask your readers and social media followers to send you questions and save them throughout the month. Then choose the questions that allow you to really dig into your niche topic, and do a Q&A blog post once a month.<\/p>\n

8. Find Your Inner Seinfeld<\/h3>\n

Your readers will find the little details of your network marketing journey just as interesting (or more) as the full story of your success. Think about the appeal of Seinfeld – despite what everyone claims, it was far from “a show about nothing.” It was a show that broke down the unwritten rules of social interaction, analyzed those norms, and extracted humor from them. In a similar way, you can:<\/p>\n