April Writing Idea Starters for Blogging, Social Media, and Articles

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson 
The calendar is a great place to start when we’re looking for writing ideas. Crazy (and even legit) holidays are great conversation starters for social media sites, articles, and blogging. This month is especially fun for writers because of all the writing/reading related holidays. How many can you fine? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section at the end of the post.
April contains these special weeks:National Window Safety Week (first full week in April)International Pooper Scooper Week (first full week in April)National Wildlife Week (April 5 – 9)National Integrated Respiratory Care Week (week of April 7)National Library Week (April 6 – 12)National Student Employment Week (second full week in April)Animal Control Appreciation Week (second full week in April)Pan American Week (week of April 14)National Pet ID Week (Begins April 17)National Coin Week (third week in April)Neurodiagnostic Week (third week in April)Gathering of Nations (fourth weekend in April)Preservation Week (last week in April)National Infant Immunization Week (last week in April)Every Kid Healthy Week (last week in April)Administrative Professionals Week (last full week in April)Sky Awareness Week (last full week in April)National Princess Week (last full week in April)Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (last full week in April)National Volunteer Week (April 20 – 26)
April is the Month of:National Pickleball MonthNational Afternoon Tea MonthEsophageal Cancer Awareness MonthNational Brunch MonthNational Financial Literacy MonthNational Alcohol Awareness MonthParkinson’s Awareness MonthEnglish Language MonthNational Month of HopeNational Volunteer MonthNational Distracted Driving Awareness MonthCanine Fitness MonthNational Landscape Architecture MonthOccupational therapy MonthNational Internship Awareness MonthNational Month of the Military ChildNational Donate Life Awareness MonthNational Child Abuse Awareness MonthNational Safe Digging MonthNational Welding MonthNational Poetry MonthNational Pecan MonthNational Straw Hat MonthNational Jazz Appreciation MonthNational Soft Pretzel MonthNational Humor MonthNational Garden MonthNational Fresh Celery MonthNational Decorating MonthScottish American Heritage MonthNational Couple Appreciation MonthSexual Assault Awareness MonthStress Awareness MonthRecords & Information Management MonthKeep America Beautiful MonthNational Autism Awareness MonthLawn & Garden MonthInternational Guitar Month
April Daily Celebrations:
April 1National One Cent DayNational Sourdough Bread DayApril Fools’ DayReading is Funny DayInternational Tatting Day
April 2National DIY DayNational Ferret DayNational Walking DayNational Peanut & Jelly DayNational Reconciliation DayWorld Autism Day
April 3National Film Score DayNational Burrito DayNational Find a Rainbow DayNational Chocolate Mousse DayNational Tweed DayWorld Party Day
April 4National Vitamin C DayJeep 4x4 DayNational Chicken Cordon Bleu DayNational School Librarian DayNational Hug a Newsman DayNational Walk Around Things DayInternational Carrot DayTell a Lie DayWalk to Work Day
April 5Star Trek First Contact DayNational Gold Star Spouses DayNational Flash Drive DayNational Deep Dish Pizza DayNational Nebraska DayNational Love Our Children Day (First Saturday in April)National Read a Road Map DayNational Raisin and Spice Bar DayNational Caramel DayNational Handmade Day (First Saturday in April)World Corporate Health DayInternational Pillow Fight DayRead a Road Map Day
April 6National Carbonara Day National Tartan DayNational Teflon DayNational Student-Athlete DayNational Caramel Popcorn DayNational Sorry Charlie DayGeologists Day
April 7National IEP Writing Day (First Monday in April)National Girl Me Too DayNational No Housework DayNational Coffee Cake DayNational Beer DayWorld Health Day
April 8National Library Workers DayNational Empanada DayNational Zoo Lovers DayNational All is Ours DayBe Kind to Lawyers Day
April 9National Unicorn DayNational Library Outreach DayNational Former Prisoner of War Recognition DayNational Education and Sharing DayNational Chinese Almond Cookie DayNational Winston Churchill DayNational Name Yourself DayNational Cherish an Antique Day
April 10National Erase Self-Negativity DayNational Farm Animals DayNational Alcohol Screening DayNational Cinnamon Crescent Roll DayNational Siblings DayNational Encourage a Young Writer DayNational Support Teen Literature Day
April 11National Submarine DayNational Day of SilenceNational Cheese Fondue DayNational Pet DayNational Eight Track Tape DayNational Barbershop quartet Day
April 12National Only Child DayNational for Twelves DayNational Colorado DayNational Grilled Cheese Sandwich DayNational Licorice DayNational Big Wind Day
April 13National Make Lunch Count DayNational Peach cobbler DayNational Thomas Jefferson DayNational Scrabble Day
April 14National Dolphin DayNational Gardening DayLook up at the Sky DayNational Pecan DayNational Ex Spouse DayNational Pan American DayNational Reach as High as You Can DayInternational Moment of Laughter Day
April 15National Laundry DayPurple Up! DayNational Glazed Spiral Ham DayNational Titanic Remembrance DayNational Rubber Eraser DayNational Take a Wild Guess DayNational Tax DayEggs Benedict Day
April 16National Pathway DayNational Banana DayNational Bean Counter DayNational Orchid DayNational Healthcare Decisions DayNational Wear Your Pajamas to Work DayNational Eggs Benedict DayWear Pajamas to Work Day
April 17National Get to Know Your Customers DayNational Crawfish DayNational High Five DayNational Cheeseball DayNational Haiku Poetry DayNational Ellis Island Family History DayNational Bat Appreciation Day
April 18National Exercise DayGood FridayClean Out Your Medicine Cabinet DayNational Animal Crackers DayNational Poem in Your Pocket DayNational Columnist DayNational Lineman Appreciation Day
April 19National North Dakota DayNational Auctioneers DayNational Garlic DayNational Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration DayNational Hanging out Day
April 20EasterVolunteer Recognition DayNational Cheddar Fries DayNational Pineapple Upside Down Cake DayNational Lima Bean Respect DayNational Look Alike Day
April 21National Yellow Bat DayNational Chocolate Covered Cashews DayNational Kindergarten Day
April 22Bus Driver Appreciation DayNational Jelly Bean DayNational Girl Scout Leader DayNational Earth Day
April 23National Lost Dog Awareness DayNational Administrative Professionals DayNational Cherry Cheesecake DayNational Take a Chance DayNational Picnic DayNational Talk Like Shakespeare DayImpossible Astronaut DayWorld Book Night
April 24National Teach Children to Save DayNational Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work DayNational Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25National Historic Marker DayNational Hug a Plumber DayNational Hairball Awareness DayNational DNA DayNational Arbor DayNational Zucchini Bread DayNational Telephone DayEast Meets West Day
April 26Celebrate Trails DayNational First Ladies DayIndependent Bookstore DayNational South Dakota DayNational Dissertation DayNational Pool Opening DayNational Kiss of Hope DayNational Help a Horse DayNational Sense of Smell dayNational Rebuilding DayNational Pretzel DayNational Kids and Pets DayNational Richter Scale Day
April 27National Gummi Bear DayNational Devil Dog DayNational Pet Parents DayNational Prime Rib DayNational Tell a Story DayNational Babe Ruth DayWorld Pinhole Photography Day
April 28Global Pay It Forward DayNational Superhero DayNational BraveHearts DayNational Blueberry Pie DayNational Great Poetry Reading Day
April 29National Zipper DayNational Shrimp Scampi DayNational Peace Rose DayNational Bubble Tea DayStop Food Waste DayWorld Wish Day
April 30National Bubble Tea DayNational PrepareAthon DayNational Military Brats DayNational Adopt a Shelter Pet DayNational Raisin DayNational Oatmeal Cookie DayNational Hairstylist Appreciation DayNational Bugs Bunny DayNational Honesty Day
How many writing/reading related holidays did you find? Which one was your favorite? Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings,Edie
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Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through the lens of her camera. She’s a writer who feels lost without her camera and a card-carrying introvert who loves to encourage an audience. She also embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. As a popular speaker, she’s encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives.
She and husband Kirk have been married 43+ years, and live near their three sons and three grandchildren in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Edie and Kirk can often be found with their big black dog hiking—Edie hanging off ledges for the best camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her tripod. Connect with her on her website, WWW.EDIEMELSON.COM and through social media.