Keith at To-Done has written a two-part series on how to be a more productive blogger. Since I’m in the business of blogging, I’m always on the look-out for blogging tips.

I run two web sites, one for pleasure and one for pleasure+income. I write and edit, and when I’m not doing those things, I’m marketing my work and seeking new clients. Since starting The Language Artist, my blogging time has been reduced. Keith to the rescue…

From Part I:

• Set aside time for writing (or podcasting, etc.) and stick to it. Sounds simple, but life (and work) has a way of intruding on these times. You need to hold on to your creative times at all costs!
• Create (and stick to) a publishing schedule. I used to do this quite a bit when I was first getting started. It really helped keep me on track and motivated. Now I’ve got a loose schedule I use, but there are times when I try and plan out something more solid to help make sure I don’t fall too far behind.
• Keep an Idea Journal. I’ve taken to having one by my bed, one on my person and if all that fails, I’ve got idea pages set up in Backpack. You never know when you’ll need a good idea!
• Take advantage of creative highs. This is huge. There are times when I’m literally flooded with ideas, when this happens I drop what I’m doing, if possible, and write, write, write. During these times I can build up a surplus of good content to use when I need some time off. Which brings me to…
• Take some time off. There is little better for fueling your creative engine than a few well timed days off. As much as I create, there are many times when I just relax and enjoy the fruits of my labor. I need this time to keep me going.

Ahh…time off. That reminds me. Time for a break. Be sure to read Part 2!

(Hat tip: Easy Bake Weblogs)