By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
This is the time of year when I plan blog post topics for 2021—and I’m asking for your help. In the past you have provided topics of interest, posts you wanted to read. Thank you!
During 2020, topics included:
- Dreams and plans for our lives
- Guest writers
- Hope
- Humor
- Life hacks and skills
- New book releases and giveaways
- Reading
- Recipes
- Seasonal hints and helps
- Spiritual topics
- Writers Life
Are you willing to offer blog post ideas? If so, comment below with your suggested topic and be entered in a random drawing giveaway for your choice of a $25.00 Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Christian Book e-gift card. Be sure to include your permission to use your first name and state should you be selected the winner.
Deadline to enter is Sunday, January 17 at 12:00 p.m. CST. I will announce in next week’s blog post the randomly selected winner from those that comment below with their suggested topic!
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Inspirational Quotes (or generic Quotes)
Thank you, Betsy. I’ll include those
I like movie recommendations, old and new.
Speaking of old, I’d like a “going down memory lane” article.
I enjoy spiritual topics, especially going deeper.
Wow, I just scrolled up and looked at others’ ideas – am loving Debb’s. What a hoot!
Thanks, Dana! I’ll soon have enough ideas for the whole year!
Fragrances and their effects on mood and the environment
Interesting places to visit.
Thanks, Ola, I love traveling so that sounds good.
How the world around us affects our thinking, which in turn, affects our behavior and attitudes. What are we using to make decisions? God’s word or the secular worldview?
And yes, you have my permission to use my name and state. I forgot to add that.
Authors are always looking for reviews. I never know where to begin. Helpful hints would be great.
Permission: Mary, QLD
Thanks, Mary, Great idea!
Things/Memories/Words of Wisdom I want to make sure I share with my kids/grandkids.
And Happy New Year DiAnn.
Blessings,
Kathleen
Kathleen, Great ideas! Would you do me a favor? I’ve misplaced your email address. Would you email me privately?
I was going to say Time Management for Writers, and noticed someone else had posted that one! I seem to struggle in that area the most—even though I’m at home all the time (surrounded by cats, LOL).
Thank you for all the helpful posts you so faithfully write, DiAnn.
Blessings, Patti Jo
Thanks, Patti Jo – Time Management for Writers is one I intend to write about.
From published authors:
“Things I wish I’d told my pre-published self?”
Thanks, Daphne, Sounds like a great idea.
I need tips as a beginning writer. How you have mentored newbies? Where should I put my resources (money, time, etc.)?
Theresa, Lots of good idea there. Thanks.
Ways to keep the days from running together.
Encouraging quotes.
Anything fun!
Yes, you can publish my name and state.
Thank you!
Thanks, Lisa, I’m all about quotes and fun – and still working on the other.
How about cool and unusual stuff you’ve learned when researching your books? Also photos of your writ ing areas, focus on other hobbies each of you as writers have, and fun places you’ve traveled when doing research.
Susan – lots of fun topics here!
Love and compassion in our daily lives, thinking more of others and less of self
Paula, that’s so needed. Thank you.
Various ways of creating energy when you don’t think you have any left or any there in the first place.
Thanks – oh yes, finding energy when there appears to be none!
how about “Calm”? thanks
Ah, what is calm! Thanks.
How to stay UP when your feeling DOWN.
Encouraging others, in times as these.
How to disagree with respect.
Tell it to your journal…how to journal.
Thanks, Brenda!
A day in the life of a successful writer
I always enjoy reading aboutt the inspiration behind your new books/new series but I also love posts that offer inspiration for daily living. Our lives are constantly beset with issues and struggles and encouragement is always appreciated.
Great ideas, Connie. Thanks!
Topic of Beauty from ashes
Thanks, Heidi, that’s a topic we all could use right now.
Suggestions for serving others during a pandemic.
Also suggestions for growing our Faith!
Thanks, Lizzy, I like both of those topics.
Prioritizing and time management (as pertaining to writing)…please and thank you!☺️
Wendy S
Michigan
Wendy, time management for writers is one of my favorite topics. Thanks!
gardening tips
Thanks! One of my hobbies!
Hi DiAnn. I would love to see something on writer’s lives.
Frances, thanks – I think The Writing Life would be a great topic.
I would love to see at least one month where we’re given challenges. Either reading or for some aspect of our lives.
Thanks, Karen, I’ve never thought of that one.
The Power of Boardgames
Fun new shows or movies
A day in the life of a writer
Weird and wonderful things I didn’t expect to learn while researching
Boots or heels. A Texan guide to proper footwear
The key components of quality family time
Confessions of a coffee snob
Debb, I’m laughing. Amazing topics. Thanks!
A good topic might be dealing with challenges.
Pam in Texas
Thanks, Pam, this seems to be a season of challenges.
Please recommend books you have read if the ebook is on sale so much the better
Thanks! I’ll see what I can do!