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15 Topic Ideas That Will Banish Your Writer's Block

These ideas will get rid of a writer's worst enemy.

Natalie Bower

Jul 22, 2018

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15 Topic Ideas That Will Banish Your Writer's Block

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Writer's block can be a creative mind's worst enemy, but you don't have to let it stop you from writing an awesome article (or anything really). If you ever find yourself wracking your brain for a topic, this list gives you fifteen unique ideas to help you get started.

1. A Day In My Life At X Years Old

Pull out those embarrassing childhood photos and reminisce over the best (or worst) year of your life.

2. X Things To Do Off Campus At [Insert College Here]

Take your readers on a tour of your college community. Who knows? Maybe you'll find your new favorite coffee shop?

3. If I Could Trade Lives With Any Fictional Character, It Would Be [Insert Character]

Insert yourself into your favorite literary or TV universe. What would your life be like?

4. An Open Letter To My Favorite Coworkers

Show your work friends some love!

5. X Conversations You Overhear At Every University Library

Take a study break and do a little eavesdropping.

6. A Day In My Life, As Described By [Insert TV Show]

Everyone loves a good GIF Listicle now and then.

7. X Things I Miss About My Hometown

Ease your homesickness with a little hometown nostalgia.

8. X Essentials You Need To Bring To Your First Apartment

If you've moved off campus, share your must-haves!

9. X Things I Wish I Learned In High School

You know, besides "The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell'.

10. Why [Insert Show/Movie] Is No Longer My Favorite Show/Movie

As we get older, our opinions change, so we might not love the same things as we used to.

11. I'm Terrified Of [Insert Fear], But That Is Okay

Everyone has fears that others may see as "irrational" when they really aren't.

12. X Smells That Remind Me Of My Childhood

Scents are very strongly associated with memories. Reflect on the smells that make you nostalgic.

13. Why [Insert Good Luck Charm] Brings Me Good Luck

Do you have a lucky jersey or a favorite horseshoe? Write about it!

14. I've Seen [Insert Band] X Times, But That Doesn't Make Me A Groupie

Share your passion for your favorite band or singer.

15. X Things You See On TV While Channel-Surfing Past Midnight

Mostly infomercials and old sitcoms you forgot (or never knew) existed, but there might be something there.

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15 Topic Ideas That Will Banish Your Writer's Block

These ideas will get rid of a writer's worst enemy.

1. A Day In My Life At X Years Old

2. X Things To Do Off Campus At [Insert College Here]

3. If I Could Trade Lives With Any Fictional Character, It Would Be [Insert Character]

4. An Open Letter To My Favorite Coworkers

5. X Conversations You Overhear At Every University Library

6. A Day In My Life, As Described By [Insert TV Show]

7. X Things I Miss About My Hometown

8. X Essentials You Need To Bring To Your First Apartment

9. X Things I Wish I Learned In High School

10. Why [Insert Show/Movie] Is No Longer My Favorite Show/Movie

11. I'm Terrified Of [Insert Fear], But That Is Okay

12. X Smells That Remind Me Of My Childhood

13. Why [Insert Good Luck Charm] Brings Me Good Luck

14. I've Seen [Insert Band] X Times, But That Doesn't Make Me A Groupie

15. X Things You See On TV While Channel-Surfing Past Midnight

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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