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Inspirational Blog Post Binder

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Keep all of your blog post ideas organized with this super, simple method! Check out today's post to see how I created my own Inspirational Blog Post Binder

Inspirational Blog Post Binder

I have so many ideas. All. The. Time.

I feel very fortunate that I have an extremely overactive brain (LOL–Yes, that does sound weird!) because I know that not everyone has an easy time coming up with new blog posts and/or products for their shop.

Me, on the other hand, I need at least one more clone of myself before I’ll ever feel like I have a good grip on the constant inspiration that is always flowing through me.

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    However, with that being said, we all need a little help from time to time getting our ideas focused, or in an easy to read format for our readers, customers, friends, etc.

    One of my favorite blogging books to help me put together my idea(s) into a blog post is by Dana Fox of The Wonder Forest.

    I cannot tell you how many times I have referred to her book when I want to write about a topic, but have no idea how to accomplish it. For instance, I wanted to share a few things about myself, but didn’t want to just blurt out facts.

    I grabbed Dana’s handy-dandy 365 Blog Topic Ideas: For The Lifestyle Blogger Who Has Nothing to Write About book, and within minutes I knew that I wanted to share 10 Things I Hate to Admit.

    Keep all of your blog post ideas organized with this super, simple method! Check out today's post to see how I created my own Inspirational Blog Post Binder NOW!

    Now granted, not all of my ideas come in this form.

    In fact, I would dare to say that the mass majority of my inspiration comes from something I’ll see in nature, in a magazine, or even on a car trip to the supermarket.

    In times like these it’s super helpful to have a good go-to place to put all of these ideas down so I won’t forget them.

    You know what I use?

    Just a simple binder, paper (lined and blank) as well as clear sheet protectors.

    Keep all of your blog post ideas organized with this super, simple method! Check out today's post to see how I created my own Inspirational Blog Post Binder NOW!

    It’s soooo easy and keeps all of my ideas in one place.

    So, this is what I do:

    • I write down all of my ideas on the lined paper (duh, right?),
    • draw out on the blank paper anything I want to create from scratch out or even revamp,
    • and then tear out pictures from magazines, newspapers, catalogs, etc and put them in the sheet protectors.

    If you’re feeling really ambitious you could even add tabs for each category of your blog and sort out your ideas that way too!

    I’ve tried doing this same method using secret Pinterest boards or even an Excel spreadsheet, but I really like the hands on aspect of my Inspirational Blog Post Binder.

    There’s just something about being able to put my own notes on each page, and sort it out any which way that makes it easier for me to stay organized.

    Happy Blogging!


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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Will have to check out Dana’s book as I’m often stumped on how to turn some random idea into something people would want to read. I actually do something very similar to your method above (although not so organized!) so I’m hoping that means my brain works in the same crazy creative way yours does! πŸ˜‰ Visiting from Bewitchin’ Projects.
      PS: Just read about you in the May 2016 BHG magazine. Congrats!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 17, 2016 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Victoria! It is definitely an amazing book! Just simple ideas that can be used a hundred different ways. Thank you so much for visiting and checking out the BHG magazine! So psyched!!! πŸ™‚

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    2. creativejewishmom/sara says

      April 19, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Love that your method doesn’t involve the computer, much nicer! And i can certainly identify with never running out of topics only time to implement them! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday, great to have you!

      Reply
    3. Debbie Williams says

      April 20, 2016 at 9:57 am

      I love hard copy stuff. So much easier to use and love your idea of the binder.

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 24, 2016 at 9:26 pm

        I couldn’t agree more, Debbie! I definitely work better when I have something I can look through. There’s just something about “old-fashioned” that is sooo much better!

        Reply
    4. Meena @AnchoredinSweets says

      April 21, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Great post! I am visual, so this will definitely come in handy for my blog.

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 24, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        Hi Meena! Happy to help πŸ™‚

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    5. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

      April 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      This is genius!! I wrote an entire post on brainstorming blog post topics and prompts and am planning on doing a second post – would love to feature this post in it! Let me know if that’s okay with you!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 1, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        Let’s do it! I definitely love making my blogging process as easy as possible πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Theresa @DearCreatives says

      April 27, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Lovely idea, having an inspirational blog post binder. I have some of my clips in a file folder. Not as neat. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & shared. See you again soon!

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        May 1, 2016 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you, Theresa! I used to have my ideas every where, but it drove me nuts! Gotta do whatever works, right? πŸ™‚

        Reply

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