Fast Efficient Way To Write Articles

Because much of my day is not at my computer, and because I don't want to write articles or blog posts longhand on paper (a waste of valuable time), I "stumbled" on a great method.

I'm sure this is not new to some of you, but it combines elements that you may not be putting together.

Here it is:

1. I find a source of information. Sometimes a regular old-fashioned book, sometimes one or more articles online, sometimes a newspaper or magazine article (online or offline), etc.

Sidenote: if I'm knowledgeable on a particular subject, I skip the "source" and make it up as I go along.

2. I take out my Olympus hand-held Digital recorder, push "Record" and read the book, article, column, etc. out loud. I radically change the wording, which is shockingly easy when reading instead of typing. I may throw in other thoughts, personal comments, even corrections if I see errors in facts or thinking.

The point is, this kind of radical changing is very very simple (try it, if you doubt).

3. When I reach an estimated 350 to 500 words, I stop. If it's a book or a longer article, there is likely another article (or several) from that same source. I just begin a new recording and bam!, another article!

This is SO fast, so efficient, and so easy to avoid plagiarism, I actually can't wait to record more articles.

4. When I'm back at my computer (or even in the public library), I plug my headphones into my Olympus, hit "Play", and type away, "pausing" after a sentence or two to catch up with the recording.

Tip: I record at a fairly slow voice pace, which not only makes it easier to "re-write" as I'm recording, but makes it quite easy to type out the recording without having to use a special dictating machine setup.

'Nother tip: If I record a bad sentence or get confused while recording, I'll simply say, "Cancel that", and begin another sentence. No need to go back and erase or re-record. Simple.

Advantages:
-- I can record a darn good quality article in 5 minutes
-- I can type the article in another 5 minutes at my convenience
-- I can insert proper keywords either verbally or as an addition while typing
-- I can also do further re-writing or editing instantly while typing
-- I can record several over time, and type them all at once
-- It applies to article directory type articles, blog posts, website entries, etc.
-- For me it makes a more conversational interesting article than I would tend to type out cold

Don't use a mini-cassette recorder. Not as handy as these tiny digital recorders, and too troublesome. Digital recorders are very cheap ($29.95 to $49.95 for the basic, which is all you need).

Hope that's helpful. Try it.