Often times, you'll find yourself stranded, thinking of a good topic to write an article about. If you don't relate to this statement, you're lucky. Often time I find myself having a talk like this in my head.:
-Do you want to write about music?
-Probably not, it won't get many hits.
-OK, fair enough. How about a local thing?
-Amber... you don't go outside enough to do that.
-Haha, true! Okay how about...
And just like that, my brain simply stops. We're left at the 'how about...' and usually go off to bed. So after being annoyed at myself for never penning up an article (and also screaming at my laptop to work...) I decided to come up with a neat way to find an article idea. Hopefully it works.
Idea 1: What's Going On?
Check out the local news around you. Is there a topic of conversation that's worth writing about (Ex: In Philadelphia, we have the wildly discussed sugar tax on everything you drink). If there isn't anything in the news that pops out to you, it may be best to hold off on local news and jump to something world news related. Perhaps check out some widespread news articles and jot down your opinion. It's always best to aim for the popular topics where each side has strong opinions, such as politics.
Idea 2: #Relatable
Relatable articles are always spread around. Did you have an experience that totally ruined your day? Was this said experience in a grocery store? If so, perfect! ''Five Experiences in Grocery Stores That Need to Stop". See that? I just wrote your article for you. Relatable articles are always hits with viewers, and often times are easy to sit down and write once you formulate your ideas together.
Idea 3: The Review
Reviews are always a great way to not only get your enjoyment or anger out on a topic, but it's a great way to promote it! Reviews, especially with newer releases, are always looked for by viewers. People love to know the quality of something before they spend money to see/hear/or own it.
Idea 4: The Personal Piece
While sometimes tough to write, a personal piece is always a good read. From an uplifting tale of overcoming a tough obstacle to a rough, heartbreak piece, personal articles are always moving. Not only do they make the reader feel close to you, they also give them a little peak into who you really are, along with what you've actually been through. Personally, I enjoy writing personal articles because they also make me feel a little better emotionally.
Idea 5: The GIF Article
When all else fails, go to GIF Articles. While easy to create and #relatable to the audience, GIF Articles grab the attention to your audience. Just find a topic and make a GIF list up for it, ba-boom.
