Technical Blogging

Where to Find Ideas for Your Posts

Before writing a post, you should ask yourself if your idea for an article satisfies any of the following criteria.

• Do I care about this topic?

• Will readers find it useful?

• Does it tell a compelling story?

• Is the post in line with the goals of my blog?

• Does it add any value to my field?

• Does it start a conversation with the community that’s worth having?

• Is it newsworthy in the context of my niche?

If the answer is no to most of these points, you shouldn’t write that post. Instead, search for a topic that qualifies with a resounding yes to one or more of the rhetorical questions above.

Finding ideas for your posts is not too difficult when you expose your brain to other people’s writing in ...