I often write about how amazing my twitter followers are, but I can never say it enough. This time @beachpig came to my rescue when determining today’s writing topic. His recommendation: “How to come on strong when you don’t think you have it in you!”. These 7 tips are motivation, ideas and goals that you must have in mind to become a stronger and more dedicated writer.

1. Realize your commitment to write isn’t just for yourself but to inspire others with your words and to think of their needs to fill yours. (@Beachpig’s contribution was the topic, and answer #1)
2. Take a stand about something you believe in. Controversial topics can be discussed openly and honestly, and you have every right to stick your ground (as long as you do it by discussing NOT arguing).
3. Being strong doesn’t mean standing alone. Sometimes the hardest thing, and what can prove your inner strength, is having the knowledge to ask for help.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice. Force yourself to sit down and write every day, whether or not you get a post out of it. Currently I have about 15 drafts of posts, ideas that I like but haven’t quite finished. It is okay to leave ideas open and unfinished, but it’s not okay not to write.
5. Remember blogging isn’t about writing once a month, or even once a week, and hoping your audience will ’stick around’. Blogging is about a consistent flow of ideas that benefits your readers. Consistency is key.
6. Narrow your niche. Many people have problems staying strong in their writing because they have too many things that they can write about. What is an easier task: “write about whatever you want” or “write about creativity in color“. If you can choose any topic, it often ends up that none is chosen. When you have a narrower topic base, it is often easier to write.
7. Let your inspiration come very a variety of places. If you are having trouble finding creativity looking in the same places – try looking somewhere else. Twitter and Stumbleupon are 2 of my favorite places to look for ideas, but sometimes they fall short. When that’s the case, I will pour through my notebooks, check out the library or go do something fun. I usually end up inspired but just getting out and living.

What did I miss? Or are there tips that you don’t agree with? How can you be a stronger writer?

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Kirsten

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