4 Content Ideas You Can Use Anywhere
What’s worse than writer’s block? In this day and age; content idea block.
This blog post will help you always find something to write - or create a Reel, shoot a TikTok, dabble with YouTube, or long-form a blog post, among other social media content, about. Ideas for content creation are abundant, but that doesn’t mean writer’s block doesn’t show up occasionally. Good news - there are simple ways to overcome this block, as it’s often created in our heads.
Before diving into these tips, think about how to write content that connects:
Tap into your reader’s emotion.
Speak from truthful experience.
Keep it conversational.
Show empathy for your reader's problem.
TBH, you’re probably sitting on a goldmine of #contentinspo and ideas you don’t even realize can be super insightful, impact, and helpful to your audience.
After reading this blog post, you’ll have ideas ready to go for whatever social media platform feels creative to you and will reach your audience.
HERE ARE 4 CONTENT IDEAS YOU CAN USE ANYWHERE.
TELL A FUNNY STORY
“It’s kind of a funny story” isn’t just the name of a movie. Think back to a time when something ‘funny’ happened to you and relate it to something that has to do with your business.
HOT TIP: This is your time to get creative! Come up with a killer headline to get your reader engaged and then hook them with relatability.
TEACH SOMETHING YOU KNOW
Think about your go-to lesson, service, movement, product, whatever it is and break it down step by step. You know what you offer, but a lot of time your community might not (because we often forget to tell them).
HOT TIP: Think about your community and break this down for each type of learning style. Use this one piece of content across the board for different mediums.
Visual learners: create a video or an info chart (Think Reelz or TikTok).
Auditory learners: create a video or post with sound (Instagram story, TikTok, Reelz).
Reading/Writing: write a blog post or send an email.
Kinaesthetic learners: create an interactive post, use a CTA. (IG collab, email challenge, IG challenge).
DESCRIBE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH YOU
Your community wants to see the inside tracks and behind the scenes of what you have to offer (hello, hummanness). Give them a glimpse into what it’s like to work with you in super descriptive detail. Take them on a journey from the very beginning to the very end.
HOT TIP: Be descriptive AF and write from the senses. Explain to your reader in detail how they will feel, what the offering will look like from start to finish, and what to expect from you as the provider.
CREATE FROM A STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Write as if no one is going to read what you have to say (when actually, this is the most popular types of content). Allow yourself to get into flow and just keep writing until you have nothing else to say.
HOT TIP: This is super humanness right here. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable, but also remember that you never have to share something you’re not comfortable with.
Remember, ideas for content are everywhere as long as we allow ourselves to see them. Be creative, show your humanness, share your expertise, and create genuine connection with your reader.
