Missy – That’s a good idea. I keep a lot of mail and I often find inspiration in it (or even send myself emails of things I want to remind myself of). Keeping a folder like that would probably work well for me!

We all go through dry spells. I set up a folder on Mail. When I read something or an idea pops in my head I drag it to FUTURE THINGS TO BLOG ON.

Sometimes when I look back the inspiration is gone for that topic but then something will jump out at me.

My problem – taking my little book out of purse and leaving it near my computer. Now, I know I need two or three little books for ideas. With little ideas written all over the place, it may help make the writing part easier.

I’ll let you know as soon as I find my little book

Kathy – I typically don’t write much of my ideas down. Sometimes I do forget them because of this, but when they suddenly come back, I write about them with a passion much like Erion mentions. It probably wouldn’t work for everyone, but it works for me.

Ken – I’ve written a lot of posts that I thought “is anyone going to read this?” They tend to be the surprise posts that everyone loves and has a comment about. Funny how that works. I think the takeaway will always be “just write it.” Not every post will be a smash hit, but everyone of them leads to a total body of work that is.

I was kicking around with Lynsey Planeta at ICSF and we were chatting about this very subject. We concluded that sometimes you just don’t feel it. When that the main thing is not to beat yourself up, don’t quit and like Ian shared, just write.

Cheers.

Brandon – Some of my best posts were written immediately after I had read something. Whether it was the actual facts or just the feeling a post gave me, I had to sit down and write.

Kristin – I was going to use Trevor’s name, but wanted to clear it with you, but didn’t want to spoil the surprise of what the post was about. I hope you likes the fact that he keeps you thinking – and now me and a bunch of other AgentGenius readers as well.

Sal – I agree and disagree with you. I think having a niche is good, but allowing your topics to cover a wider spectrum allows for a wider audience. Someone might not be googling “international real estate” but if they came across it, they might pay attention, because it’s something they’re interested in.

Tim – I’m sending you an email to discuss some ideas a bit further. I was checking out your site and had some questions for you as well, so I figured it’d be one of the best ways. PS Joe’s point of here being a great place to start is good too!

Joe – And that sort of post is the one that will let a reader say, “Hey, I like this guy. He reminded me that I’ve been a bit overloaded lately and need a few minutes to myself.” Trust Factor – 1. Remaining an anonymous blogger – 0.

Jim – One of the things I hear the most is lack of time or focus to write so much. Some of us are blessed with a way to squeeze it in there, some aren’t. You just have to make the time and maintain the focus. The more it happens on a consistent basis, the easier it becomes to fit it in. As for the typing – I know what you mean.