I've had days when I have had absolutely no idea what I'm going to write. It takes one tiny thought, perhaps half a sentence and I'm away. Those days are usually the ones when I write a better blog post (like yesterday) which gets a better response.
I another technique I use is that I don't research too much, or at least I don't research with the sole aim of trying to write a blog. Having this approach allows me to be far more creative. With millions of writers out there, we all touch on similar subjects. The point is, we give the subject freshness and that is why people will read.
I'm gonna stop here because this is becoming like writing a blog!

Hi Kevin!

As it has been already mentioned, it's all about practicing your writing skills and always try to improve them. Also, writing consistently is the best way to practice and keep the ball rolling.

I would also like to add other one that matters to me personally. Whenever I get an positive comment on my blog, I feel good about it and it helps to move forward.

Those good experiences are the ones we need when going gets rough - for example when we don't feel like writing or when it seems no one cares what we write about. You can then realize once again, that what you do actually matters :)

Hey Kevin,

Thanks for the reminder about subscribing to your own blog. I recently changed feedreaders and forgot to do just that. Interestingly enough, my blog is a bit off in the feedreader I am using. Hmmm maybe I was meant to read this article??? ;-)

As for blogging with confidence, I also think it comes with time. My confidence in the quality of my work now is much more than it was 10 months ago...even 3 months ago!

You know the old adage - practice, practice, practice! :-)

I love the Zig Ziglar quote you included, "You are the only person on Earth that can use your ability." We all have something unique to offer the world, don't we?

That should boost our confidence, shouldn't it? Nobody else on earth is as good at being me as I am. Be unique. Learn from other bloggers, but never try to become them.

Once I got that concept nailed down, I had all the confidence in the world. Thanks for reminding us of this.

Hi Kevin

This post is very on topic for me at this time in my blogging journey. I have been very motivated and enjoying my journey.....till about a week or so ago.

Then I did a review and have given myself a hard time. Yes I still get tons of comments on each post I publish. Lots of nice things said about my blog by other bloggers. Seem to get mentioned in other people's roundups most weeks. So what's the problem??!!

None of this brings in income. I enjoy networking and my friends say I am a natural at it. But for me, my blog is a platform for my fledgling business. So I have turned to some experienced marketing friends for help and advice.

Ironically, they don't get heaps of comments, do get lots of traffic. Utilise their time very different to me. I am learning heaps from them. Even about the time spent commenting and tweeting. And have told me that I am progressing well.

It's great to have those who have been blogging/marketing for some time, giving me helpful hints and letting me know what works and what hasn't for them. It is such valuable information and will save me heaps of time.

So last night I got back to working on my goals. Felt so much better and showed me yet again the value of friendship and this amazing community I am so much a part of now.

I in turn am sharing the limited experience I have with some newbies who have been asking questions and in need of some encouragement too.

Patricia Perth Australia

Kevin, great post! I'm trying to build momentum again and hopefully I'll go back to three posts a week but this week, it's back down to two again.

A lot of people lose confidence in their abilities from time to time but as long as they keep practicing their writing skills, they'll be fine. Takes a bit of a push though :)