How To Stay Motivated To Blog: #CoChat

how to stay motivated to blog So, you're sitting down at your computer with the music playing and a full cup of coffee, you're about to write a super awesome blog post that is going to blow your readers' minds. Except, there's one probem. The words won't come. Here you are, ready to write the best blog post ever, and your motivation tank is on empty. Your motivation is just gone. It happens to everyone. (If this hasn't happened to you, please reach out to me. Teach me you ways!) Sometimes, motivation to write a blog post just isn't there. We wanted to know what real bloggers do to spark their motivation, so we asked them in this week's #CoChat.

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#CoChat is our weekly Twitter chat that provides participants with new blogging and content marketing ideas to save time, create better content, and grow their audience. Join us for future #CoChat Twitter chats to learn with us!

What Do You Do When You Hit A Brain Block?

Q1: We all get stuck once in a while. So what do you do when you hit writers/creative/motivation/brain block? https://twitter.com/MyDomesticDish/status/588795536242778112 https://twitter.com/MyDomesticDish/status/588796381701234688 https://twitter.com/camatlarge/status/588805079441899521 https://twitter.com/ashtonwirrenga/status/588795771597627392 https://twitter.com/christophrrice/status/588796537829924864

What Overwhelms You When You Blog?

Q2: It’s easy to get caught up in a long to-do list. What overwhelms you when you blog? https://twitter.com/ChelleDear/status/588797508492464129 https://twitter.com/uprise_io/status/588797597416091650 https://twitter.com/LarryGMaguire/status/588797932343861249 https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588798060005699584 https://twitter.com/NaJoWriMo/status/588799516003934208

How Do Your Blogging Routines Influence Your Motivation?

Q3: Intentional or not, you’ve created a blogging routine. How do your blogging routines influence your motivation? https://twitter.com/camatlarge/status/588806302949736448 https://twitter.com/MyDomesticDish/status/588800088153161730 https://twitter.com/NaJoWriMo/status/588800193816092672 https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588800116598771712 Only 4 cups, Ken? https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588800784168407040 Ah, that makes sense. :)

How Do You Use An Editorial Calendar To Plan Ahead?

Q4: Not knowing what you’re writing about can cause a decrease in motivation. How do you use an editorial calendar to plan ahead? https://twitter.com/LarryGMaguire/status/588803441432121345 https://twitter.com/njellering/status/588801564632047617 https://twitter.com/christophrrice/status/588804653711626240

How Does Reading Other Content Motivate You To Blog Even Better?

Q5: Inspiration can spark by reading a variety of content. How does reading other content motivate you to blog even better? https://twitter.com/uprise_io/status/588803713055195136 https://twitter.com/russellfaust/status/588803895364845569 https://twitter.com/kerriestella/status/588804104945799168

What Do You Do Outside Of Blogging? How Does It Help You Be A Better Blogger?

Q6: Sometimes, taking a break can spark creativity. What do you do outside of blogging? How does it help you be a better blogger? https://twitter.com/NaJoWriMo/status/588805361706147840 https://twitter.com/uprise_io/status/588805648969818112 https://twitter.com/LarryGMaguire/status/588808535884062721 https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588805765168648192 https://twitter.com/ChelleDear/status/588806905268600833

Also, If you ever need an idea, try taking a shower.

https://twitter.com/russellfaust/status/588806314526167041 https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588806595645022209 https://twitter.com/SacredPauses/status/588806655539838977 https://twitter.com/christophrrice/status/588806666658820098 Great point, Christopher! How do you write down all of your brilliant shower ideas? https://twitter.com/ObviouslyKen/status/588807086236041216 Problem = Solved. Join us for our next chat Thursday, April 23, at 3 p.m. CT for#CoChat. We’ll talk through how to promote your blog posts successfully. Add it to your calendar now so you don’t forget! Twitter_Chats_April23_NextWeek_thumb

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