Do you have topic burnout?
I recently hit the wall with self-improvement writing. Anyone who knows my work knows that I love writing about self-improvement, so much so that I became the “go to” person for that topic. I’ve gotten quite a few clients in that niche, and even one monthly order. My self improvement PLR site, as a result, has gone greatly undeveloped. I just had a hard time coming up with unique ideas for my clients and for myself.
When I read Sharon Hurley Hall’s post “The Reluctant Expert” I could instantly relate. She writes:
“Every freelance writer has topics that they love to write about. They could write about them forever and always find something new to say. Then there are the other topics, where after a while they start to feel jaded, as if there’s nothing more left to say about this particular topic. It’s not burnout, exactly, just topic burnout.”
That’s exactly what I have…topic burnout! But lucky for me..and you too…Sharon provides some great tips on refreshing your mind and your writing so you can get the job done.
Check out “Get Paid to Write Online.“
Great post, Courtney. I’ve felt that way MANY times. I’m dealing with it right now, too. My burnouts usually come on the tail-end of personal problems, which is exactly the case right now. The good thing is that I’ve been through this enough times that I can now encourage myself because I know there IS a light at the end of the tunnel, if I just maintain my grip, hold on tight, and ride it out.
P.S. I’d never seen the Get Paid To Write website, so thanks for the link! Love it!
Thanks for the link love, Courtney. I’m glad I blogged about that topic. I was sure I wasn’t the only one who felt that way from time to time.
I like your blog.
Yeah, I get that a lot. I have few wonderful regular SEO clients who put in monthly orders for their own clients’ sites. As time goes by, it gets harder and harder to come up with good articles about “camping gear” and “toothpaste” and “pearl jewelry.” I’m not complaining, exactly–it’s definitely the complaint of the lucky–but it is a challenge most of us face.