4. Write about your own writing process

On the face of it, this one may seem a little out there. But bear with me on this. People, writers especially, are particularly interested in other people's writing processes. In a way, that's why you're here, right? So why not post about how and when you write, your inspirations for new ideas, the tools you use, and even what's on your desk! And the great thing about this post style is that it can be broken down into a series of blog posts. For example, "What's on my to-do list this week.

Alternatively, you can do one-off posts like "Why I only write in the evenings". Couple these with some nice imagery - say, you at an open laptop, or a pile of books that you're currently reading, and you're well on your way to a post that writers and readers alike will find fascinating.

5. Perform interviews

As a networker, by nature, you probably go to many events, exhibitions, conferences, launches, etc.. Whatever the event, these provide face-to-face meeting opportunities that are a great place to obtain insightful interviews.

Think about the people who are there too - sellers, buyers, editors, journalists, agents, and even other bloggers, all of whom are keen for their story to be told. And you, of course, have a vehicle and an audience to communicate that story. Because of this, the chances are they'll probably do it in a heartbeat - and for free. Talk to them about their work, the opinions, their products, or their latest publications or blog posts. Not only will your readers love it, it will also give you industry credibility.

If a meeting in person is out of the question, then request to do it online via Skype or Google Hangout, on FaceTime, or even by phone or a text exchange.

6. Round-ups

A round-up is simply a summary of what could be a series of blogs that you've posted recently. Or it could be a review of some books or events on a particular theme or industry. This, of course, can also be mixed with the aforementioned list approach.

The key here though is that you should offer your own opinion on each item to add sparkle to your post - rather than simply just stating the obvious facts about each one. You can then finish up your post with a question to your readers about their own opinions, or ask them to add a comment referring to any things you may have missed.