Have you ever heard of the Mystery Topic Challenge?

You can read the official description here Mystery Topic Challenge Description.
But the Mystery Topic Challenge is basically a challenge between bloggers. The challenges are topic oriented and seem to run once a month. Participants are given 5 days to write about a topic chosen by the previous winner. On the fifth day polling will begin on the entries and will stay open for another five days.

How does this apply to new bloggers?

Are you running short on ideas or trying to find something new to write about? Well here is way to blog about something on a regular basis.
The challenge even offers something to those looking for a sense of community on the internet. I have always believed that the best type of community on the net is that which requires creative input from every user.
With this initiative every month, it will not be difficult to drum up other topics in the off time.