Do you sometimes feel like you’re just churning out articles week after week, looking for new ways to say the same old thing? Maybe you’re in a blogging rut! Although there’s a lot to be said for consistency, doing something a little different will spice things up for you and your readers alike.

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There’s no rule that says all of your blog posts have to be in the same format. Here are 10 ideas for you to consider:

  1. Create a game for your readers to play, like Geralin Thomas did in Hoarders Quiz: How Well Do You Know A&E’s Hoarding Experts?
  2. Share one of your favorite quotes, like Monica Ricci did in Quote: Who are they?
  3. Post a photo that speaks for itself, like Marcia Francois did in Wordless Wednesday – neat stack of clothes
  4. Embed a video, like Elaine Shannon did in Admin Day – Dealing with the Dirty Dozen
  5. Announce an achievement, like Lisa Montanaro did in Lisa Montanaro Chosen as Moderator of Golden Circle Ask the Organizer Panel for 2012 National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) Conference
  6. Compile interesting content by others, like Julie Bestry did in Paper Doll Organizing Carnival: The Inaugural Edition
  7. Ask your readers a question and share their answers, like Stephanie Calahan did in Creative Uses for 3M Post It Notes
  8. Profile a colleague, like Krista Colvin did in The Organizer’s House… featuring Clare Kumar
  9. Invite someone to be a guest blogger, like Heather Burke did in Monday Guest Post: Karen Donaldson
  10. Host a contest, like Laura did in Menu Plan Monday – Oct 31/11 + Giveaway

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