Whether you are just starting a personal blog, managing a website for a business, or are an accomplished writer with a devout online following; the fear of writer’s block never goes far away. Staring at a blank screen can be a very humbling experience that is usually followed by tasks such as pacing, pointless web-surfing, and even complete reorganizations of iTunes. You may think you have nothing to say, but the human brain is a complex organ capable of some incredible things ( just think about the deep fried Coca-Cola for a minute). Here are some tips on how you can break the ten percent brain usage myth and post more content:

Images Speak Louder than Words

If you are staring at a blank page for too long with nothing to show, chances are you’ve hit a creative roadblock. It’s a good bet that you won’t get too much writing out of the way, so take a break and watch some YouTube videos related to your blog. After watching the video, go ahead and post it as content. Rich media like YouTube videos and web animations can be great for SEO results and are more likely to be shared through social media.

A popular trend for bloggers is the use of infographics for spreading information more effectively. Most people have an easier time learning and retaining information when they see it visually. By using infographics for blog ideas, you can teach yourself more information at a faster rate.

Eliminate Unnecessary Distractions

We’ve all seen how cellphones have become a major distraction for society. They can be annoyances when rude people talk on them in public places like the gym, subways, and restaurants and they can be dangerous when driving cars. When writing, smartphones can be an excuse for not getting work finished. Instead of trying to justify having your device around with elaborate excuses to yourself, keep yours in another room and forget about it. You can always use a phone number lookup search to learn about unknown calls and rely on your voicemail to pick up the slack.

Other things to eliminate in order to write more productively are:

• Flash Games
• Instant Messaging Services
• Excessive E-mail checks

Stumbling Around Like Barney Gumble

If you are a fan of The Simpsons, you’re probably thinking I’m crazy for writing this. Barney Gumble is a character notorious for getting drunk and making a scene. He is also capable of getting into some interesting and colorful social situations. I’m not suggesting you walk down to the bar and start drinking beer to come up with better blog posts; but taking to the social media scene for ideas is productive:

• Install a StumbleUpon toolbar to view a random website and discover topics you never even considered
• Browse Facebook for interesting quotes and inspiration triggers
• Follow interesting Twitter users for links to websites and other interesting blog posts
• Use photo and video sharing sites like YouTube, Flickr, and Instagram for auxiliary content

By broadening your horizons, discovering hidden corners of the Internet, and sticking to what’s important; you will find more to blog about and have a more productive workflow.