I've been training a new Inbound Team writer and gave her a challenging topic to write about. She struggled with it some and then said, "I honestly don't know where to start writing."
Writer's block, where to start, is a common problem for business bloggers. Here's what you can do about it!
First, know this -- Writing isn't the problem. Instead, what's really happening is that we don't have a clear idea of what we want to communicate.
Here's the solution ...
Start thinking about your audience. Who would want to read your article? Why? What are their problems or questions. What are their goals and challenges?
Imagine as many questions as you can. You see, it's easy to answer questions -- At least if you know the answer. If you don't know the answer, do some research!
If you're an experienced Inbound Marketer, you already have some good marketing personas for your audience. Reconnect with your personas. Who are they? What do they need?
If you don't already have marketing personas, see the links below for a short course in how to create personas.
Two terms that mean essentially the same thing. The point is to know your audience and write for them.
What's most important for blogging is the value of your ideas. Value only exists for a specific audience -- Write for them!
If you're ever stuck:
Do you ever get writer's block? How do you get unstuck and how do you use personas? Please leave a comment and let me know.
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