What does one write about when they have nothing to write about?
By April
@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
Defuniak Springs, Florida
September 18, 2026 2:54pm CST
Not knowing what to write about is, ironically, something you can write about. Start there. Complain about the blank page. Blame the lack of inspiration on your brain, your schedule, the weather, or the fact that you suddenly remembered every single thing you’ve ever done the moment you sat down to write.
Write about something you noticed today. A weird interaction. A thought you can’t seem to shake. Something you’re looking forward to. Something that annoyed you for absolutely no good reason. Write about what you would be doing if you weren’t sitting there trying to figure out what to write about.
The point is, it doesn’t have to be a big idea. Sometimes the best writing starts with a very small one. You just have to give yourself permission to write badly for a little while. Eventually, somewhere between the rambling and the overthinking, you might actually find something worth saying.
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@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
12h
And you know me. I don't care about offending anyone. If they are offended by my posts, then they need to not read them. LOL.
But really, who are we trying not to offend.
And second cliff note, I never really try to offend anyone. They just don't like me. Honestly. lol
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@AmbiePam (127409)
• United States
11h
@thislittlepennyearns I would be beyond petty to start something over what I’m talking about. Like troll worthy.
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@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
11h
@AmbiePam Why don't i Know the drama? LOL.
And dont be petty. Its my day to be petty. You can do it tomorrow lol
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@RasmaSandra (101020)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10h
I once took some photos a little knick-knacks I had around the hosue and then posted them and toald about why and i have them and where I got them, I no longer have a camera now,
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@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9h
Your phone doesn't have a camera?
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@septabchips (1788)
• United Kingdom
6h
That actually sounds like a nice way to come up with a post. Even little things around the house can have a story behind them.
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@Deepizzaguy (125408)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
My ideas come from my disagreements with the media when they complain about artificial intelligence being used to poke fun at public figures.
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@Deepizzaguy (125408)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4h
@septabchips For example sports nicknames that are tributes to Native Americans.
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@septabchips (1788)
• United Kingdom
6h
That can definitely give you plenty to write about. There always seems to be something in the media that makes people want to argue their point.
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@teamfreak16 (46764)
• Denver, Colorado
10h
In the hospital once, I got really wired on coffee and sat down at the unit computer and bashed out 5000 words about coffee off the top of my head. Not for anyone to read, just to do it. 
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@teamfreak16 (46764)
• Denver, Colorado
9h
@thislittlepennyearns - It's fun to do sometimes.
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@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8h
@teamfreak16 I wrote my first book in the hospital on pain medication when I was battling meningitis.
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@thislittlepennyearns (70534)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9h
I've done that, lol on energy drinks. not about coffee, i think it was about erasers.
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@septabchips (1788)
• United Kingdom
7h
I actually like the idea of writing about having nothing to write about. Sometimes once you stop putting pressure on yourself to come up with something profound, the little everyday things become enough.
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@jnrdutton (3526)
• United States
11h
The fuller a life is,the more inspiration many people usually have.
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@septabchips (1788)
• United Kingdom
6h
That’s true. The more experiences you have, the more little things there are to draw from. Sometimes you just have to notice them.
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@JudyEv (388474)
• Rockingham, Australia
2h
Well said. Very good advice. I also look through old photos and try to find something interesting.
