How to get content ideas for free
Get the idea of what you want to write about for free from 3 places
If you are struggling with coming up with creative ideas, I want you to know that you are not alone, and there are ways out of that struggle. I used to, till I discovered the places that can help me get them for free. In this issue, you will learn about three places where you can get content ideas for free.
First, content ideas are draft topics, and subjects that can become fully developed content that can be posted on your blog, social media platforms, etc.
Simply, it is what you want to write about, but it's still in its raw form. It's something that is unrefined but can be refined to create amazing pieces.
So, where do you get content ideas from?
From everywhere.
Huh?
Duuhhh! Everywhere is nowhere. So I will be specific.
Three places to get content ideas for free
Quality Conversations
This can be reading comments on a Twitter thread, Facebook post, Reddit, or even listening to an offline conversation.
When you listen, you tend to understand the problems people are going through in your industry. Then, you can come up with solutions to it using content.
Usually, as a business-oriented content writer, you should not write out of the blue. You have to present your product or the product of the company as the solution. However, you need to start with it so you don't sound salesy.
Life experiences
I got the idea to write about Jacob’s stew after reading a book about Mark. I make many decisions so reading about how Mark rejected a buyout offer when his company was struggling was inspiring.
Then, I linked the story to Jacob and Esau's story, then to our contemporary times.
Articles that you read
When you consume articles in your industry, you tend to identify the loopholes or something that you can solve with content.
The key to getting these ideas is to listen. So listen! Listen!
A content writer pays attention to details. So should you.
Pay attention to everything around you, and take notes.
I repeat, take notes.
Don't make the mistake of keeping them in your brain.
I know you roger that.
After getting the ideas, use AI tools to turn them into a blog topic. It's not like you can't craft it on your own. It's just that AI tools are faster. AI means Artificial Intelligence.
If you are not so sure of what content writing is, I wrote a comprehensive content writing guide, read it for free here
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Cheers to a week of taking bold steps.
Thank you for this content
It was really helpful.