What to do when running out of hub topics to write?

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   StephenCowryposted 11 years ago

   Aside from the topics that we find interesting, what are the other ways that could make us come up with an interactive discussion on hubpage?

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      lobobrandonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Your out of ideas after 1 hub??

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         StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Not really! Just foreseeing such a possibility at future time.

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      cloverleaffarmposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Look around in your daily life. There are so many topics, and twists on topics that you can write from.

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         StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah, I guess you're right. I think I just need to observe more as to what's going on around me. Thanks!

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      Jason Marovichposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      At top right, on the black HubPages toolbar, you'll see the word "explore".  Hover over that until the drop down appears and click "answers".
      
      You can browse questions answered and unanswered from there, and this is a great way to get ideas for hubs.  You can also write a hub in direct reply to a question.  I think coming to the forums to help you with ideas is good, too.  Take a look at what people are talking about, and if it appeals to you, write an original slant article on that topic.

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         StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks for that helpful idea Jason. I'll do that.

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         Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         

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      inaniLoquenceposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I personally enjoy "stumbling" in StumbleUpon. The sites it leads me to are absolutely interesting. You might want to try it sometime, if you haven't. It sometimes gives me an aha-I-want-to-write-about-this moment.
      
      How? Go to StumbleUpon.com, register and start "stumbling" sites.  It's as easy as that.

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         StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         HI there, never heard of it so this must be worth a try. Thanks for responding here.

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      srk4youposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Stephen,
      May I recommend the Weekly Topic Inspiration?

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      Marisa Wrightposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Why do you want an interactive discussion?  Most comments on Hubs come from other Hubbers, and that doesn't earn you income.  I find that most of my external visitors don't comment.

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   Denise Handlonposted 11 years ago

   Wow...I can't imagine running out of hub ideas.  There are two great suggestions made here already.  If you look around, listen to the news, current events; your own interests with a different angle; and the 'answers' section should keep you going for years...
   
   Outside of that read some of the hubbers work that has addressed this issue.  Good luck.

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   SandyMcCollumposted 11 years ago

   You can also go to Google.com/trends to see what's trending today, and choose a topic to write about. If it's a trending topic, you know ppl are wanting to read about that topic.
   
   Welcome to HP! Write on!

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   jacharlessposted 11 years ago

   Read a lot. Always check the balance of the thing you do the most of. Works wonders. Course, there's my method: a dozen Boddington and BBQ `til I turn a very interesting smokey hue, then a nice long nap.
   
   James

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   StephenCowryposted 11 years ago

   Thank you guys for sharing your ideas here. I'll for sure apply them!

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   webclinicianposted 11 years ago

   There is so called a writers block.
   But for everyday things, even ants don't run out of idea.
   With access to internet, ideas are just floating about that may inspire you to think of other things.

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      StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for your thoughts webclinician.

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   Dame Scribeposted 11 years ago

   I would also suggest writing a spin-off article related to one of your popular Hubs and link them together.

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      StephenCowryposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the suggestion Dame Scribe.

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