Organization Rules When It Comes to Blogging

I have heard and read from A-List bloggers that they religiously plan their posts a week in advance. Certainly this doesn't fare well for people who rely on a constant stream of timely news stories to fuel their blogs, but for bloggers, like me, who rarely report on the news, this is a great tool to utilize. Too bad I don't use it as much as I should!

It is not unusual for bloggers to brainstorm potential blog posts based on their area of expertise or genre. In truth, planning posts simply makes blogging easier. Sure, there is something to say about spontaneity, but there is also a lot to say about having a week's worth of blog topics at the ready.

Have you ever found yourself trying to figure out what to blog about on any given day only to give up and not blog at all? We've all been there and it's a sad moment of utter failure. But, if you approach your blog like a job -- especially with all of the perks that come with great blogging like ad dollars, media interviews, and free products for review -- and not like a hobby you will find planning your daily posts is an asset to your writing instead of a self-imposed hindrance.

Sit down on the weekend and jot down potential blog topics for the coming week. You may even want to buy a special journal and pen dedicated specifically to your blog. That way you make your post planning eventful and fun.

Here's to organized blogging!