15 Writing Ideas To Get More Views On Medium And Your Blog!

As a writer, you’d experience a block where you can’t think of what to write next at one point or another. These fifteen types of articles should stir your creative juices.

1: HOW TO GUIDES AND TUTORIALS

Articles showing readers how to achieve the desired outcome through a step-by-step process are popular on personal blogs and Medium.com.

My articles How To Achieve What You Want and How To Monetize Your Message: Blogging for Success are examples of how-to guides.

Ashfaq Framewala’s quick reference guide on writing is another excellent example of a how-to article.

Another approach to the how-to genre is the beginners’ guide to a particular skill. Write about the beginner’s guide to a skill you have — whether it’d be coding or blogging.

I find Aman Mishra’s articles on SEO extremely helpful for a beginner starting out in their career as a blogger.

2: NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS

Another great idea for an article is to write about relevant news and current events, inserting your thoughts and commentary. Russia’s attack on Ukraine is what is currently dominating the news.

Barack Obama’s Medium article My Statement on Ukraine is an example of sharing personal thoughts on a current event.

What current events interest you? Politics, technology, or business. Think about writing your viewpoint of this event. When writing such articles, be sensitive to the varied views of your readers.

3: CONTROVERSY

Controversial articles often attract readers. Try writing about a controversial subject in a way that is helpful to your readers and not overly offensive. Be aware that your readers come from different backgrounds. If you want to ensure they keep coming back, be receptive to varied points of view.

The Hateful Eight Critics by Warren "Storyteller" Brown is an excellent controversial piece.

4: CHECKLISTS

Help your readers remember everything they need to about a particular subject by creating an in-depth checklist. My financial list for couples to use before getting married is an example of this article.

Looking for a writer that has mastered the art of writing checklists? Read Guy Ligertwood’s articles.

5: LISTICLES

Another type of article is the listicle. It is an extensive list of items that are relevant to your audience. Listicles are different from checklists. A checklist is for a particular subject. A listicle can include varied items.

If you are interested in exploring writing an effective listicle, Przemek Chojecki’s article from last year entitled, “How to write a listicle in 2021?” will give you the know-how on this genre.

6: CASE STUDIES

Popular in academia and marketing are case studies. Use it to show your readers how you or your customers successfully completed one of your how-to tutorials.

Darius Foroux’s article, “How Do People Get Rich? 2 Case Studies,” is a well-written article on a subject of interest to many of us on becoming more wealthy.

Mike Curtis on Medium.com is a guru when it comes to case studies and how he has impacted the lives of others!

7: PROFILES AND INTERVIEWS

Readers are often interested in the lives of famous individuals. Write an article profiling or interviewing someone inspiring or exciting. He does not have to be famous, but something about him must resonate with your audience.

I enjoy Vivian Cromwell’s interviews with various high-profile individuals. My absolute favorite was her interview with data visualization scientist Irene Ros.

Dr. Patricia Farrell’s article “Strangled. Gabby Petito’s Murder Has Sparked a Lopsided Media Frenzy” is an excellent example of both a high profile murder case as well as a controversial piece.

8: THE EXPERT ROUNDUP

Gather many opinions from experts on a particular subject and compile them into a single post. If you want a great example of this type of article, read Dan Cohen’s“3x3: Three Experts Answer Three Questions on Writing.” You will also gather insights into becoming a more successful writer, which is what we’re all here for. I certainly learned a lot from his article.

9: REVIEWS AND COMPARISONS

Most people I read product reviews before buying anything. Some writers make a living doing this full-time.

If you like comparison shopping or learning about the next hi-tech gadgets, why not review a product or compare two different products and let your readers know which one is better and why.

If you enjoy music, there’s Aaron’s article “The ZMF x Vibro Mk II Will Take You On A Trip Around The Sun.”

10: QUOTES

Gather many quotes related to one topic and compile them into a single article. I am a money coach, and my article “10 Quotes From My Hero, Warren Buffett” summarises lessons learned by Financial Whiz Warren Buffett.

The medium publication Famous Quotes focuses on this style of writing.

11: BEHIND THE SCENES / A DAY IN THE LIFE

Another great way to achieve more views is to take your readers behind the scenes of your life and business, giving them a snapshot of what a particular day is like — nothing like a first-hand guide to a role to which others aspire.

If you are thinking of becoming a freelance writer, read Jenni Gritters “A Day in the Life of a Freelance Writer.”

12: DATA-BACKED POSTS

If you enjoy researching particular topics, write a well-researched article on a topic of interest to your reader.

13: INSPIRATIONAL STORIES

We all love an inspirational story. JIN writes excellent articles on people who inspire all of us. Tell your readers an inspirational story related to your company and further your business objectives if you run a business.

14: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The internet is an excellent resource for information seekers. If you have a skillset, why not answer questions in your blog post that people frequently ask you?

15: TOP TAKEAWAYS

Provide your top takeaways from a particular book, conference, podcast, article, or movie.

My top takeaway from Dr. Joe Dispenza’s conference was that we do not have to be victims of our past circumstances and trauma. Through meditation and mindfulness, we can rewire the structure of our brains to a new mind and a new reality.

Bringing It All Together.

If you are running out of fresh ideas to write for medium or your blog, why not try one of these fifteen different types of articles and see which one works best for you.

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