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The backspace button was getting a workout.
The post I was writing felt forced.
What now?
Then, out of the recesses of my mind, I remembered something.
LinkedIn Collaborative articles.
Yes, those ones.
Even though Top Voices badges are a thing of the past, Collaborative Articles are still a treasure trove of content prompts.
Whenever I’m stuck, here’s what I do.
Finding Your Post Prompt
Head over to Collaborative Articles.
Look at the topic list on the right-hand side. If you don’t see one that’s relevant to you, scroll down and click see all topics.
Now, you have a full alphabetized list.
Find yours and click on it.
Scroll through the questions and find one that’s interesting to you.
When you have one, use it as a prompt to write your own post.
From Prompt to Post: An Example
Below is a Copywriting prompt. Let’s use that and turn it into something engaging
(The Hook)
Do you know what writer’s block feels like?
When your sibling would hold their finger half an inch away from your arm and taunt you, saying, “I’m not touching you!”
(The Solution: Value Proposition)
It’s frustrating and annoying. And, that’s how writer’s block feels.
Anytime I’ve struggled with it, I’ve done these three things to snap me out of it:
(List of three things.)
(The Close)
How about you? What do you do when you’re stuck?
TIP: When using these prompts, don’t feel like you have to address every nuance.
Hit on the points that inspire you and run with them.
In this example, I focused on writer’s block and answering the question.
PS If you want more tips like this, check out my LinkedIn Starter Guide ⬇️
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