Whew! 2013 is coming to an end. If you’ve been blogging for ages now, or if you just started this year, the end of the year can seem like both a relief, but also a challenge. The past year is over, but the next one is going to demand all new content, concentration, and creativity. So, once you get done with your winter break (even if it’s just a day off or two for the holidays), get ready. The new year is coming, waiting for you to tackle it with sparkling new ideas and posts. If you’re feeling a little stuck or intimidated, this post by Jennine Jacob at heartifb will motivate you! Check out some tips to help you get excited about your blog, just in time for 2014:
Brainstorm your posts for the week on real paper For some reason it feels more like it’s coming from the soul. It’s private. It’s destructible. It’s unique. Also, you can’t get distracted by email and social media when your computer is closed and all that is open is your pad of paper.
Give your blog’s design a make-over Kind of like getting a new pair of shoes or a lipstick. Maybe your site just needs a bit of a makeover. Give your site a new lipstick by updating your header, or picking out a new font for your post text.
Bring on a contributor It’s amazing how contributors can help add a new perspective to your blog.
Ask yourself, “Why did I start in the first place?” You started blogging for a reason. We all did. Whatever that reason was, it was compelling enough for you to create something. Maybe, just maybe, it will compel you to create some more.