4 Tips On How To Stay Motivated To Blog

by Ben Francia |Last Updated: November 18, 2013

The greatest perks of being a blogger is being your own boss and managing your time. But these can also become setbacks.

Being your own boss means you need to discipline yourself and manage your time to do the work. At times, it’s hard for bloggers to remain motivated to write. To prevent that from happening, here are some tips:

Create an outline or plan before you start writing your post – When you do this, you can avoid being off topic as you write your blog. It’s also a great time-saver. Lastly, it lets you create a more structured post that would be easier to read.
Write down ideas in advance – Prevent writer’s block by writing down topics and ideas to write above beforehand. This can lessen the instances of staring blankly on your computer screen, without any idea what to write about.
Worry about spelling and grammar later – You don’t need to pressure yourself with correct grammar and spelling at the first draft. Leave that when you get to edit before publishing the posts. When you write, just pen the words down. Let the words flow; you can always edit it later.
Set a timer – Setting a timer lets you concentrate more into finishing a post or a task. This is a great way to actually execute what you have committed to do.

Stay motivated every day. Try these tips today and see the improvement in your work.

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