One thing I hear as an excuse not to post is that a person doesn't have any ideas. They have writer's block, or they don't know where to get a new idea.
Writer's Block Doesn't Exist
First, writer's block doesn't exist. If you have nothing to write about, it's because you haven't done your homework in a while. Screenwriting teacher Robert McKee says that "writer's block" is cured by a quick trip to the library. Solid point, but no need for that. Just flip on your computer and your writer's block shall be cured (unless your "writer's block" is just laziness in costume, in which case no one can help you).
Do Some Homework
Here's how to get a blog post or update onto your pages today. Let's say you're a palaeontologist and you need something to blog or comment upon. Here's the steps:
- Go to Google
- Search for something in your field. Like "dinosaur bones"
- Click on the News tab at the top of the screen
- Look at the fresh stories in your field
- Pick one that interests you
- Write about it. Agree, disagree, whichever. But reference the story and write about it, whether it be a lengthy blog post, or a quick comment on your social pages. Just make sure you reference the piece and provide the link.
Show Your Followers You've Got Game
Done. You learned something in your field today, showed your followers that your head is in the game, and you've sharpened your writing and social media skills. Keep going.
