Happy Holidays! Now that I’m done with my Level Up series, it’s time to share some ideas for your blog posts. And just in time, too, because I am also currently drafting my 2020 Content Plan. So here is another holiday gift: 12 Blog Post Prompts you can use for 2020. Plus, 36 blog post ideas. If you are managing any social media accounts, you can also use these prompts.
Related Links: Part 1: Pre-Writing | Part 2: Blog Writing Tips | Part 3: Post-Writing
Why 12? There are 12 months and the post prompts will hopefully inspire you to create content at least once a month, as I plan to do. However, you may use one prompt more than once.
Each one prompt is just one word. And you can use the word and the accompanying image as your post title and header or just as an inspiration. Every one is a theme that can be used or inspire so many posts: for you blog, for your video channel, for your social media posts… for practically any platform. Online or offline.
I crafted each theme with a month in mind. So the first one is specifically crafted with January and New Year in mind. The second one is for February and Valentine’s. So on and so forth. But each theme is not so specific that you could not use it after the designated month. I have provided an explanation for each theme. So you can use the first theme for the middle of the year. Anytime it inspires you.
You may follow the order of the prompts and create a post for that month. Or not. Really it’s basically 12 themes you can use anytime. And as a bonus I have listed 3 post ideas per theme to nudge you further.
Blog Post Prompts for 2020
Here is the list of 12 themes for your blog posts, videos, and social media posts that you can use for 2020:
- 1
- Red
- Queen
- Sun
- Fate
- Sweet
- Rain
- Color
- New
- Self
- Kind
- Star
1
It might sound cliche, boring, or too obvious… well it is. The first theme is ONE.
I got this inspiration from hitRecord on TV. One sounds so simple and specific but it can actually mean so many things. One can mean alone. Or first. It can mean the best or the worst. The peak or the lowest. Your favorite or the only one. Whatever it means to you, share it through a post.
ONE Blog Post Ideas
- My Top Spotify Song in 2019
- My Favorite Travel Destination
- Best Gadget I Bought in 2019
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash.
Red
And for blog post prompt number 2, let’s get red.
Another obvious theme because February means Valentine’s for most people. So go on, create content about love, Valentine’s, and such. Or not. Do an anti-Valentine’s post. I have one planned. *wink*
And on most years, we also celebrate Lunar New Year in February. This year it’s on January 25, though.
But “Red” can also mean different things. Fire. Hot and spicy. Roast and grill. Passion. Blood. Stop.
RED Posts
- Red Lippies for Morena Girls
- Why Daniella is Everybody’s Favorite Villain
- Spicy Dishes Mukbang Video
Alternatively, you can just substitute your favorite color and use that as a theme.
Photo by Terry Vlisidis on Unsplash.
Queen
March is Women’s History Month. And March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is time to celebrate the queens in our life.
Be it your wife, girlfriend, mother, of Queen Beyonce, write a post about them, for them, inspired by them.
Blog Posts for the QUEEN
- LBD OOTDs for Women of All Ages
- My Favorite Memory with my Lola
- Quotes to live by from Netflix’s The Crown
Photo by Shirly Niv Marton on Unsplash.
Sun
Usher in summer with a celebration of the sun.
I do not necessarily consider the sun as my friend. I hate the heat. But it provides a wealth of ideas that can last you way beyond summer time. Post ways to revel in the sun. Or suggest ways on how people can protect themselves from it. Either way, you have something to post.
SUN: For or Against?
- Must-Visit Summer Destinations in Mindanao
- How to Protect Your Colored Hair from Sun Damage
- Summer Vacation Must-Haves for Mommies with Toddlers
Fate
And this one… it’s not so obvious.
While brainstorming for the month of May I remembered Nick Joaquin‘s May Day Eve and how the female protagonist was preoccupied with knowing whom she would be destined to marry.
Do you believe in fate and destiny? Or do you believe that life is what you make of it and that you carve your own path? Whatever you believe in, you can definitely post about it.
What is Your FATE?
- I Downloaded Co-Star and Checked my Astrology for 7 Days
- Investing in the Stock Exchange Securely
- How to Wear Your Charm Bracelets
Find the theme of “Fate” too hard to generate your own blog post ideas? Substitute dark or evening.
Photo by Ankhesenamun 96 on Unsplash.
Sweet
Celebrate Candy Month with everything sweet.
Sweet is not just a flavor to taste. It can also be seen in pink and pastels. Or felt in gestures to our loved ones. Sweet can also be a smell.
Taste, Smell, See SWEET:
- Must-Try Desserts at Roxas Night Market
- 5 Essential Oils to Diffuse to Give Your House Smell Like a Garden
- Twinning with your Kids in Pastel OOTDs
Photo by Heather Ford on Unsplash.
RAIN
Welcome the wet season with, what else, posts about the rain.
Like the sun, the rain can be your friend or your foe. Personally, I love the rain. So yes, I can think of sooo many ideas. Travel. Food. Makeup and style. Tech. I will probably not get tired of this theme.
Related Link: Rainy Chillcation Activities | Rainy Day Favorites
RAINy Blog Post Ideas:
- How to Waterproof Your Photography Gear
- Rainy Season Wardrobe Must-Haves
- Easy to Follow Arroz Caldo Recipe
Photo by Inge Maria on Unsplash.
Color
I chose color for August to celebrate the vibrant Kadayawan Festival.
Post ideas about the Kadayawan Festival abound. All interesting. All unique. But you do not just have to confine yourself to the festival. There are 7 colors in the rainbow and so many more according to Pantone. So go ahead, create your most vibrant posts this month.
COLORful Ideas:
- Choosing the Right Eyeshadow Palette for You
- The Most Instagrammable Walls around Davao
- What Rainbows Mean to Me
New
What’s new in the middle of the year? It is actually a -ber month now.
September marks the start of fall in the west. And the premiere of many of my favorite TV series. Hence, I thought it would be something different and unexpected to have the theme of “New” towards the end of the calendar year. Something unexpected.
NEW Blog Post Ideas:
- 5 New Habits I Gained the Past Year
- New Apps to Try Before the Year Ends
- New Filipino Restaurants in Davao
Photo by Sushobhan Badhai on Unsplash.
Me
October is Mental Health Month and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. So this month, focus on you.
Blogs, as I have said over and over again are personal enterprises. The blogger matters as much as the content generated. So never forget to make your content centered on you and all things that you are about. Not all posts should be about you but your views, perspective, and insights should always be there. But this month, go the extra mile and create content that take care of you.
And while you’re at it, clean up. Shape up. And update your About Me Page or customize your video channel page.
Post Ideas to celebrate ME:
- Self-Portrait
- My Favorite Self-Care Activities
- My Must-Have Closet Items
Photo by A.I. Photographer on Unsplash.
Smile
November 13 is World Kindness Day. And what better way to spend it than to make people smile?
It always pays to be kind. No need to buy anything, just be kind, respectful, and considerate. Empathize. Give the gift of time and attention. Put a smile on your family and friends. Or to your workmates or even strangers. Most of all, do not forget to celebrate what makes you smile.
November is also the month of the biggest sale this part of the world. The 11.11 Sale can also be a great topic to generate post ideas from.
Blog Post Ideas to Make you SMILE:
- Portraits of Locals at my Favorite City
- Surprising my Favorite Person with Food
- Gadgets below P10,000 that are perfect for Gifting
Star
Undeniably, the last month of the year is all about the holidays.
The holidays, both Christmas and New Year and other December holidays provide a wealth of content that you can create. It can, however, get hectic and overwhelming. So prepare your end of year and holiday posts early.
On this month, focus on Star. Whatever that means to you, write about. Talk about it. Vlog about it. Share about it. You can focus on what your 2020 has been all about. Or the best things in 2020 that stood out for you. Or you can share OOTD or makeup looks that sparkle and shine.
STAR Blog Post Ideas:
- 6 Best Filipino Films in 2020
- Desserts to Make Your Holiday Celebration Sweeter
- Easy to Do Hair Styles to Make Your Stand Out
Photo by Jan Piatkowski on Unsplash.
So there you go, 12 Blog Post Prompts and 36 Blog Post Ideas. More, actually because there are a lot I suggest throughout this post. Hope these helps you. You may also use these for your video content, and even for your social media posts.
If you use any of these prompts and blog post ideas, leave your link below. I’ll share the best ones on my social media accounts.
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#PayItForward
Consider it my holiday gift for you and your friends. A gift that will keep on giving this 2020. And I hope you share this kindness to others, as well.
PayMaya also encourages you to “pay it forward” by doing acts of kindness to others, in the spirit of digital and financial inclusion.
Share your ideas for free. Inspire others. Or give something more concrete. Send load, cook for others (as I love to do), share your unused clothes and makeup products to your family and friends. There are infinite ways to share kindness this season.
Until the end of December, you can also share just by shopping. Every time you pay via PayMaya QR, PayMaya will match your cashback and donate it to Gawad Kalinga School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development (GK-SEED).
From December 16-31, 2019, PayMaya users can get 1%, 10%, and 100% cashback whenever they scan-to-pay using PayMaya QR at any partner merchant. Every successful cashback is also a donation towards the education of a Filipino youth. Shop. Scan QR. Get cashback. Pay it forward.
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