Previously on Apollo’s Blog, we discussed 5 reasons to make blogging a habit. The main point here was that posting on a consistent basis makes your blog more attractive to both new and returning visitors. But sitting down to write brilliant, reader-worthy posts on a consistent basis can be so overwhelming that it leads to procrastination…and more often than not, giving up on the whole endeavour!

Inspired by reader Tiffany’s comment, this post covers how you can harness your creative energies and move forward with a plan for frequent posting. Here are several methods that you can pick and choose from so you can create your own strategy for developing a blogging habit:

1. Keep track of things that spark your interest, any way you can. Bookmark websites, subscribe to RSS feeds, jot down your thoughts on a notepad, keep a diary, take photographs, doodle, draw, record, videotape, do anything it takes to capture moments, stories and images that immediately catch your eye and leave you saying “I should share this”. As you take more interest in observing, analyzing and reiterating your daily findings, the more excited you’ll be about sharing them on your blog. So mark this down, you’ll want to share it later!
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