Comments on: Blog Food Series: 4 Tips for whipping up fresh content

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:46:44 +0000

Hi Jean,
I’m glad you enjoyed this series. I wouldn’t say I have it figured out, but I do know what works for me. My hope is that I can encourage others to find their passion and do what works for them. Sounds like you’re passionate about food, so you’re moving in the right direction.
I’m gonna stop by and see what cookin’… :)

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:45:17 +0000

I know that drives me insane. I have to do the same thing, too. I’m lost without my notebook.

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:44:41 +0000

Hi Gautam,
Yes, I’ve got sucked into the blackhole that social media is on too many occasions. That’s why when I write, I have to shut it all down, or I’ll get distracted too easily.

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:43:37 +0000

Hi James,
I use this approach and it’s not robot-like at all. Robotic would mean that I could always write at scheduled times, every day. But I can’t, I can only produce when I’m in the mood to write, so I have to write in batches.

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:42:17 +0000

Hi Michele,
That’s a great way to approach writing. I keep an ongoing list as well. Sometimes I have bulleted ideas sometimes I don’t, but it helps to have a starting point. Whenever I’m at a loss for inspiration, I just look at that list and see what I’m in the mood to write about.

By: Jean at The Delightful Repast

Jean at The Delightful Repast — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:36:57 +0000

Kiesha, I was drawn to this series of posts because of the food connection. A passionate food blogger, I have no trouble coming up with content. Figuring out how to go about promoting the blog is another matter! Your scheduling tips are great–where does the time go! I can see from this series that you really have this blogging thing figured out. I’ll be taking a closer look at your work, and I hope you’ll take a look at mine.

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:42:41 +0000

I know – getting organized is hard and staying organized is even harder. Some times you get to a point where you just have to scrap some things and start from scratch. Good luck!

By: Dr. Kal

Dr. Kal — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:18:11 +0000

I’m not having a problem with numbers 1, 3, or 4. Its #2 that is killing me. No matter what I try or hard I try, I can never get organized or prioritize my time properly. I just always seem to have 36 hours of activities to do in 24. But, I’m not giving up. ;)
Dr. Kal´s last blog ..Best Way To Lose Belly Fat

By: Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella

Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:02:54 +0000

Being organized and having a schedule for your blogging activities is a must. I also encourage bloggers to carry a notebook. I can’t tell you how often I’ve had a great post idea when I’m not anywhere near my computer and then later I can’t for the life of me remember it at all.
Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella´s last blog ..Blog Contest Alert – Win A 30 Day Adgitizing Coupon

By: Gautam Hans

Gautam Hans — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:52:04 +0000

I agree, i get entangled into social media if i start promoting first, so I prefer writing it and do the scheduling and then promoting it. The problem with the social media is that there is no limit to it and so it can consume all your time.
Gautam Hans´s last blog ..Mixing the Right Ingredients

By: James

James — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:50:18 +0000

Another way might be to write a few topics in advance and then store them away for future publishing. Sometimes creativity or inspiration only strikes at odd times, so adopting a robot-like approach may not work for everyone.

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:13:03 +0000

Hi Kiesha,

Great post. Getting organized is the solution to many things!!

I keep an “ideas folder” on my laptop for my 3 sites. I use text edit and name each one according to the topic. That way whenever I get ideas I can just add them right in, and I never get stuck for what to write about. Sometimes I add so many ideas to one topic – it is practically written for me!
Michele´s last blog ..Mar 4, Time Management Tips: Free How To Manage Time Lessons

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:18:28 +0000

Don’t I know it… :) I have the same problem!

By: kieshaeasley

kieshaeasley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:17:59 +0000

Yeah, that’s an awesome idea for Sundays!

By: Kevin M.

Kevin M. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:09:00 +0000

I have been trying to develop a topic for each day of the week but haven’t quite made it yet. So far, this is how my blogging week goes: Monday’s: Sermon Synopsis posts, Friday’s: Favourite Links Friday post and Saturday: Silly Saturday post. I am working on something for Sunday’s. I think I am going to call it sharing Sunday and it will be for people to share one of their own favourite posts from the past week. I think it will be another great way for bloggers to get some more exposure.
Kevin M.´s last blog ..Favourite Links Friday 3/5/10