Writer’s block happens to us all. You rack your brain for blog post ideas and wait for that flash of inspiration.
You open up your laptop and wait for the words to come flowing out. The blank page taunts you.
Believe me when I say that every single blogger and writer has been there at some point. That little spark of creativity doesn’t always come so easily.
If you’re starting a new blog or need a sprinkling of inspiration then here is the definitive list of blog post ideas to kick-start your creative mojo!
Travel and Days Out Blog Post Ideas
- Bucket list of things you want to do, travel destinations, new hobbies etc
- Holiday review (it doesn’t matter if it happened a few years ago)
- Write about things to do in your favourite city
- Write a days-out review
- Describe your perfect day
- Write about your favourite restaurant
- Film a video blog of a day out
- Tips for travelling with…
- Essentials for when you’re flying with kids
- Your favourite seaside towns
- Best beaches
- Write about your favourite travel memory
- Share a travel nightmare
Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas
- How-to guide
- List post (like this one)
- Share your favourite recipes
- Wardrobe essentials
- Talk about what you do to keep fit and healthy
- Review a book
- Review your favourite make up
- Compile a gift guide
- Do a tutorial – this can be anything such as nail masterclass or furniture renovation project etc
- Look at a design trend, such as minimalism and how it can help
- Give advice on how to declutter
- Share your decorating tips
- Look at tips on how to sell a house
- If you’ve tried a diet plan, write about how it went
- Write about your office space
- Share your gardening hacks
- Best stationary for your office
- How to get more sleep
- Share your night time routine
- Share your pamper routine
- Describe your dream house
- Share your monthly budget and offer advice
- Talk about how to transform a room in your house
- Talk about what you do on a weekend to relax
- Host a giveaway
Personal Blog Post Ideas
- Write about a special memory
- Write a letter to your younger self
- A ‘day in the life’ post
- Write about what inspired you to start blogging
- Write about things that make you happy
- Talk about what inspires you
- Write about an obstacle you have overcome to become the person you are
- What I wish I’d known before….
- Myth vs. Fact post
- Discuss an existential question
- Seen a blog post you disagree with? Write a counter-argument
- What have you learned from your parents
- Share an embarrassing story
- What do you do to relax
- Write about a major life event
- Look at a culture that does something differently to you
- Share your goals and dreams
- Write about a cause that you’re passionate about
- Publish a short story, poem or essay
- Create a list of stereotypes you wish to dispel
- Share your affirmations
Roundup Blog Post Ideas
- Favourite bloggers or websites
- Inspirational movies
- Favourite podcasts
- What you can’t live without
- Share your music playlist
- Healthy meal ideas
- Quick breakfast ideas
Self Improvement Blog Post Idea
- Write about your biggest failure
- What is your biggest success?
- Offer advice on difficult situations
- Look at medical research into well-known but misunderstood conditions
- Set yourself a challenge and then write a series of posts about it
- Look at activities you can do to keep fit without a gym membership
- Try something new then blog about it
- Talk about recent events
- List your favourite inspirational quotes
- Write about someone who has helped or inspired you in the past
- Share your self care ideas
- Things happy people do everyday
- Share your bad habits and how you’re going to overcome them
- Offer relationship advice
Parenting and Family Blog Post Ideas
- Share a useful parenting ‘hack’
- Life as a stay at home parent
- Life as a working parent
- Life as a work from home parent
- Money-making ideas for stay at home parents
- Share your birth stories
- Talk about your daily routine – what does your typical day look like
- Talk about what you have learnt from your parents
- Write about how you helped your child learn to read and write
- Talk about how you prepared your child for school
- First day of school traditions
- Learning activities for early years foundation
- What to expect when your child starts school
- Letter to your child who is starting school
- How to do a scavenger hunt
- First day at school photo ideas
- Breastfeeding advice
- Stories from the school run
- What keeps your kids entertained for hours?
- Best stationary for the school bag
- How to create a routine for your baby
- What’s in your bag?
- Advice for new mums
- Review a product/children’s toy
- Share advice on how to get your children to bed
Blog Ideas about Blogging and Business
- Create a series of blog posts each written by a different person
- Create a product or a freebie and then write about it
- Host a Q&A
- Create an in-depth guide
- Interview an influencer
- Share something from behind the scenes
- Write about how you come up with ideas for your blog posts
- Share your income report and blog stats
- Showcase a new blogger
- Make a list of common blogging mistakes in your niche – and how to avoid them
- Talk about the products that help you run your business
Phew! That’s a lot of ideas don’t you think?
I hope this list has invigorated your creative side and inspired you to write your next awesome blog post.
Let me know how you get on!
20 Comments
Julie Caron
Thanks for the blogging ideas. We all get stuck sometimes so I’m definitely going to book mark this so I’ll have it refer back to. Hey, I host a link-up every Wed, so if you’re interested, stop by and you’re welcome to link up some of your posts. http://www.thismainlinelife.com
Mummy here and there
What a brilliant list of ideas. Always great when you struggle to find the motivation or ideas naturally X #brilliantblogposts
Bronwyn Marcus
Thanks so much 🙂 this is so helpful
Helene AKA Croque-Maman
Thank you for this! I have pinned it for later ?
Suzi
Great ideas! I have pinned this for future reference!
Gill {of jamjargill.com}
What a fab list of ideas, thanks ?
Deborah Kos
You have so many fabulous content ideas. I’m not sure which one I want to try first.
MomOfTwoLittleGirls
Great ideas! Tweeting & pinning for later.
Kelly Allen
This is so helpful, have bookmarked for the next time I’m stumped x thank you x
Louisa
I always bookmark posts like these because they’re so handy for whenever I’m stuck in a blogging rut.
Thank you for sharing!
Louisa | http://www.loubeeloublogs.co.uk
Amy - All about a Mummy
These are some fab ideas. I have bookmarked for inspiration! Thanks for compiling!
Cath - BattleMum
Writers block can be awful when it hits but there are some great ideas there for anyone who is stuck. I’m happy to say it’s been a while since it’s hit me. I find I’ve loads to write about but just not enough time to do it all!
Lindsey bray
omg thank you, thank you , thank you. I started blogging 2mts ago. I am struggling to think of things people will actually be interested in. I Love blogging so much and dont want to give it up just because I cant think of anything, so this has helped a lot.
Rachel
I suddenly have tons of ideas! Thanks for all the ideas!
Stephanie
What a fantastic list! I am going to pin this for future when I am feeling stuck….which happens often!!
Mudpie Fridays
I often think that not knowing what to write puts a lot of people off starting a blog. Some great inspiration here. I have the opposite problem … not enough hours in the day! Xx
Helen
Thank you! Such a brill list of ideas. I’ve just started to get back into blogging, so just the inspiration I need 🙂 x
Kim
This is a great list and will definitely help with my writers block. Thank you for sharing.
Ashlee
This is great, thank you so much! I will definitely be saving this!
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