A while back we talked about how you can blog with your busy schedule, but there was another idea that we should have mentioned, and that’s pre-writing.
Some may call it a cop out for a “daily blog” to pre-write entries, but what do you do if you get sick? Get called out of town on business unexpectedly? You should always have a few timeless entries saved to your drafts so you can post them quickly. (Don’t set the date to publish later as that messes with the ping services)
What do I mean by timeless? Anything that applies to your blog that is age old, and never changes in your industry. Also, things that don’t go out of style like top 10 lists of useful sites to your field of work. Something that you would find useful no matter when you read it.
But if you’re already busy, how do you find time to write “spare” articles? Try to write a few days worth in one sitting, when your mind is already engaged on the subject, and pick one of them to save for the future. Do this at least once a week and by the end of the year you should have 52 saved posts. More than most people need, but it’s a good idea to have at least a week sitting around for emergencies.
It’s always better to be prepared, even if you don’t ever need them.
