Five Ways To Speed Up Your Writing
By: Brian Vogt,

In this article I'm going to discuss a few ways that you can drastically speed up your writing. Writing is a process that usually starts with a thought, a question, or an idea... and from there turns into a book, and essay, or an article, etc. The purpose of this article is to give you some tools to help you get through this process as fast as possible. If you will apply the ideas mentioned here there is a good chance you'll find yourself getting through your projects faster than ever before.

1. Have a plan. This might sound silly, but one of the very best ways to speed up the writing process is to have a plan that tells you exactly how to tackle it. Don't just flounder about waiting for inspiration to hit: Develope a plan and use it every time you write. What kind of plan do you need? It could be something as simple as a series of questions that you ask yourself to begin every writing project, or it could be a particular system or method of writing that you are familiar with and like using. In any case, you need to have a plan and stick to it.

2. Use psychological triggers to your advantage. It is a proven fact that certain phsychological triggers tell our bodies when it is time to do various things... like go to sleep, eat dinner, etc. You can use these same types of "triggers" to be more productive in the writing process. What types of things do you like to do when you write? Cuddle up with a cup of coffee? Play some Motzart? Figure out what makes your "writing gears" go and use that "trigger" to get yourself into the "writing mode" every time you write.

3. Once you've started writing, do not stop for errors or to think things through. This may seem strange, but sometimes the best way to really churn out a project is to use the "steam roller" approach and just KEEP GOING. Don't worry about what you break in the process. You can always fix things later. Just write. You can edit and improve things later.

4. Use software that is fit for the job. Not all software works for all writers. Not all software works with all styles of writing. You may find that there are certain programs that drastically speed up the rate at which you can write, and others that slow you down considerably. Microsoft Word is great software, but if you are writing a screen play, there is other software that is much better for the job. Even free alternatives like "Rough Draft" (http://www.salsbury.f2s.com/) may have more to offer in some cases then even the most expensive commercial word processors. Find the software that is best suited for your writing style and/or your writing project and use that.

5. Make it habit. Writing should not just be a hobby or a job. Writing should be a habit. Writing at the same time every day is a great way to "get yourself into the habit". I recommend starting with 30 minutes to an hour a day. My favorite time is late night, right before I go to bed. Some people may do better with early mornings. Whatever your "prime time" is, set aside a small portion of it to devote to your writing.

If you do these 5 things, you are vitually guaranteed to see an improvement in the speed at which you write, and the quality of the results that you produce. You may find that one thing helps you more than any other on the list. Even if you get amazing results by just implementing one step, I do encourage you to consider trying all 5!

The author is co-creator of Text Block Author, the great new software for writers. To learn more about Text Block Author and the ultimate way to speed up your writing, visit www.textblockauthor.net

 

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