I really want to write a good one, but I have absolutely no ideas. Could someone offer some? (make sure its notable and suitable for wikipedia please) Thank you, loserhead (talk) 18:52, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
Hello and welcome to the Teahouse. Writing a new article- the most difficult task to attempt on Wikipedia- is not the only or even best way someone can contribute. The vast majority of our nearly 7 million articles need some help. I'd go to the Community Portal where there are suggested things to do. 331dot (talk) 18:55, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
331dot, thank you for the information. But I still want to make an article. loserhead (talk) 22:28, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
Hello, Loserhead4512. Take a look at User:Cullen328#My redlinks where I list some topics that I think are notable. Other editors have successfully written several articles from that list. Here are some other ideas: The Billboard charts go back to 1913. Wikipedia has excellent coverage of hit songs from the last 60 years. There are many articles that can be written about hit songs from 80 to 110 years ago. There is a strong presumption of notability for state and provincial legislators, and Wikipedia does a pretty good job with those serving in the last 25 years. But there are countless legislators from the previous centuries who lack biographies. You could spend the rest of your life working on these areas. Cullen328 (talk) 20:18, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
Cullen328, thank you! loserhead (talk) 22:28, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
Loserhead4512: There are also some other useful lists of possible notable topics, depending on your interest: For instance, Women in Red has lists of women divided by Occupation, Geography, or time span; FloridaArmy has a list of American history topics that may be notable at User:FloridaArmy/Missing Pieces. If you let us know your field of interest, we can certainly find a relevant list that might be more specific to what you want to write about! Eddie891TalkWork 10:07, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
I will also stress, what are your personal topics of interest? Articles may be lacking on politicians, songs, artists, women, species, towns, etc., but if none of that makes your heart beat faster, why bother? I also always stress gaining experience by improving existing articles before attempting to create an article. David notMD (talk) 14:32, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
David notMDwhy bother? Why not? If I want to write an article, does it matter what my personal interests are if it's a well written/accurate article?
I also always stress gaining experience by improving existing articles before attempting to create an article. I understand this, but I want to challenge myself instead of just staying in my comfort zone. If I never step out of it, I'll never learn. loserhead (talk) 14:43, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
Do you like plants, or insects? One of the first things I did here was create a bunch of bug stubs, and they're all still there. Not the most exciting thing in the world but it was good practice. MediaKyle (talk) 14:45, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
MediaKyle Not really, but I wouldn't be against making an article on one loserhead (talk) 14:50, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
You have made close to 1,000 edits since starting your account, with a very low revert rate, and including, today, creating a draft, so, carry on. David notMD (talk) 16:49, 28 April 2025 (UTC)
