How do you come up with a great blog article?

[QuirkyMomma]

One thing someone told me once, is that if I have spent time looking for "x" online and couldn't find the info, I should write a post about it...

It is rare for me to have those moments where I can actually contribute something unusual or not covered in the world wide web, but the times that I do (edible dirt recipe), I get traffic from it!

[Chrono]

You can probably write about what people are talking but sometimes you may land in to controversies, so be careful before picking the topic.

[smileyfruitcake]

I keep a notebook in my handbag. That way, if something, that I think is relevant to my blog, happens then I can jot it down and use it later.

[Gennie32]

to come with a great blog you need to have great ideas

[OCuain]

With little or no knowledge of blogging I incorporated my name in to my blog address, as in dannysquaintireland.blogspot.com. A couple of years on, and on reflection; was this a mistake or does it matter- is it the title and subject matter alone that draws the crowd?

[wamena32]

By staying sane avoiding alcohol and drugs (addictive substance may ruin your mind) , read piles of books, think.

[Its Jim]

I keep a notebook as well to jot down ideas for my blog, mind you I write a personal blog so there is always something to write about. I have even been known to write posts about how I cant think of anyting to write about. Hey it worked

[knubbl]

I think by being active via Twitter and Forums and talking to other bloggers you get so many ideas. It's strange but sometimes I can write a great article in 20 minutes without even needing to edit it.
Other times I sit around wanting to write but I don't know what I should write about. I think your best articles are those which you simply write in 10-20 minutes. At least that's my experience.

[anthem]

funny, I don't see the most common inspiration here - most people steal the blog topics from others.

[Insight]

I try to write a few posts in advanced, so that I only have to post them. It's tough, but worth it.