Want to write the type of content that makes your readers say "wow"? Check out the ideas and sites below that can help your content go from ordinary to epic!

You know what I’m tired of? Taking the time to read advice articles on how to create this “epic” content everyone is talking about, only to walk away without even ONE real idea on how it can be done.

All these how-to articles go on endlessly about that “homerun” piece, that “innovative” angle, that “epic” writing style needed for your content to not only stand out, but have a chance of getting anywhere near that coveted viral status.

But… this advice, as admittedly solid as it is, isn’t going to help you at all if you don’t know how to create this type of content.

That’s why you’ll find some ideas below as well as some sites you can visit today, to help you write more unique, interesting, and yes, epic, content that’ll allow you to break through the clutter and get noticed.

Coming Up With an Epic Topic

There are thousands of articles and blog posts already created on just about every topic out there, which means you’re going to have to do one of two things: come up with a fresh idea that hasn’t been written about before OR put a new spin on an old topic.

But how do you do this? Try choosing one of the ideas below:

A Little More Epic Help

Using Google Trends will show you the "hot searches" on a daily or weekly basis, giving you some trending topic options for blog posts.

If you still need a little more help figuring out what to write about for your first epic post, check out the sites below!

Google Trends: Check this list at least a couple times a week to see what topics are trending right now. If anything strikes you as something you could write about – and relate back to your industry – you’ll want to get it done as quickly as possible to capitalize on its current popularity. Remember when Miley twerked on Robin Thicke at the VMAs? I turned that into: How to Rebrand Your Business Without "Pulling a Miley."

Alltop.com: Alltop is an aggregated site that lists the hottest stories on a variety of popular blogs and sites. Often just reading others’ blog posts can spur an idea for a related topic of your own, so check out this site if you need a little inspiration.

Google +/Linkedin groups: Groups can be a great place to find out what people in your industry are talking about, while keeping you up to date on current trends/breaking news. If you find the right groups, you can also learn more about your target audience. This information can be used to create timely blog posts and e-books that your customers and those in your industry will want to read.

Google Alerts: Wish you had more time to learn about breaking news in your industry? If you set up a few Google Alerts, you can be alerted to news as it happens, once a day, or even once a week without doing any extra work. Choose a few topics, create your alert, and you’ll get applicable headlines delivered right to your inbox that you can use for content inspiration.

Little Bird: Little Bird alerts you to the hottest emerging news in your industry, allowing you to write a blog post on those topics before anyone else. You have to “request access” before trying it out, but once approved, you can get a free trial to see if it will work for you.

Getting Started on Your Epic Post

Can I say yet that I really hate the word “epic”? It ranks right up there with “slender” and “moist” in my book. But whether I like it or not still doesn’t change the fact that the standard for blog posts, articles, e-books, and yes, even Facebook posts and tweets, is only getting higher and higher.

The demand for better, stronger, and more innovative content is only going to continue to grow, which means the word “epic,” is probably going to be sticking around for quite some time.

But whether you prefer the term fantastic, outstanding, blockbuster, or even epic (shudder), the tips above will help you create that break-through type of content your target audience simply can’t ignore — while setting you apart from all the other content creators in your industry.

Remember, if you can’t come up with an original topic, what you can do is come up with an original angle.

The most epic thing about your content is you – and your unique writing style – so make that topic your own and a whole lot of greatness should follow.

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Shannon Willoby is the content marketing manager for Scott's Marketplace and has been writing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. (Or crayon.) When she's not blogging, you can find her daydreaming that she's Khaleesi from Game of Thrones.