We all hit moments of Writer’s Block. Sometimes we just feel like we have run out of things to say. Or, more likely, have so many ideas swirling around that our brain shuts down and we can’t figure out what to write. If you’re still stuck after reading our 5 quick ways to generate blog post ideas, then there’s an awesome online tool to help you- for free.

Wonk Tools provides online generators for Writer’s Block, Titles & Topics, and more. Simply visit the website and check out their options.

Consider which area will help you the most, and put in a few keywords. Watch topics show up on the screen in front of you to help stimulate your thought process.

If you are stumped even for keyword ideas, then go to the Writers Block Tool Page at http://www.wonktools.com/tools/writers_block. This page will result in a huge list of topic sample entries are there for you! Now, the trick is to sit down and let the words flow…

What are some of your tips for battling writer’s block? 

First, let’s define WordPress. WordPress comes in two forms- the free, .com version and the self-hosted .org version. Here’s the deal; there are only so many choices we can handle before our brains explode, so I’m going to make this easy for you. If you want to stick to a free blog, where you are not paying anything, you should have a Blogger blog. WordPress.com is much more restrictive in what you are able to do behind the scenes and also does not allow ads. Monetization is a key goal for many bloggers, so if this is something you ever think you want to do, then wordpress.com is not for you. In addition, many of the fun plugins for wordpress.org are not available on the .com version.

Blogging might be just a hobby for you- and that’s fine! But, if you want to go further with it, it pays to keep in mind that with Blogger blogs, Google owns your blog. While not a terribly frequent occurrence, Google can decide they don’t like your content and delete your blog without warning (backing up is important!). For the record, I only know of one person this has ever happened to, so I’m not sure it’s that terribly common. But if you go through all this work & effort on the blog, why risk it?

If you have no intention of ever monetizing your blog and don’t want to brand yourself/blog/name, etc., then Blogger is probably the choice for you. You can still create custom looks and designs in blogger, and Blogger has offered a lot more ability to customize in recent months. You can now even create up to 10 static pages as well. You can also have some advertising on Blogger blogs, though you can run into issues.

Not everyone has problems with Blogger and have, in fact, built large and successful blogs on that platform. While people often report having some downtime with Blogger, this can always happen with any platform (though it depends on your server). You can even purchase your own domain name for the low price of $10 a year- though keep in mind that even with your own domain, Google still owns your blog.

Images are important to include on your blog posts. We have previously discussed how to find images for your blog as they can enhance the post and add to it, in addition to making it look nicer. Images are also excellent sources to help with your search engine optimization, when they are properly titled. One issue that many bloggers face is wanting to edit pictures without having to pay for expensive photo-editing software. Luckily, there are online solutions that help you do just that.

Luna

Luna is rich with editing options. You can alter everything from the color and shading effects, to adding frames and borders, to adding thought bubbles.

Which is perfect for blog posts.

Make your edits and download the finished product. There are some ads that you will see when using this tool, but there are so many great options to enhance your pictures that it’s hard to mind!

Picknik

Picknik is very straightforward and easy to use. With many effects available, you can make a regular picture look a lot more interesting. For example, with this photo, it was a little blurry on the side and not the most interesting picture. But, in using the sepia effect, it enhances the emotional moment of him getting on the bus (at least to me!).

There are many options available to all users, with a collection of options available only to premium members. The premium options are clearly labeled so you can easily know what you are able to use.

More options:

http://www.fotoflexer.com

http://www.freeonlinephotoeditor.com

http://www.flauntr.com

http://editphotoonline.net

Do you have any online photo editing resources to share?