Do you have some tip to write fast?

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Hey warriors.

At the beginning, did you create a some kind of pattern to write/read/ collect information fast? Something that allowed you to paraphrase safely and fast without Google notice duplicate content?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kecia
    When I write content, I first sit down and do the necessary research. I read articles on blogs, article directories, authority sites (think .edu or .gov domains), etc. I then close out everything and open a Word document. I then craft articles on the given subject based on the research I have done. This typically allows me to create 3 to 5 hours in one hour.

    Practice is really all that is necessary to become quicker. The more you research and write, the faster you will become.
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  • Profile picture of the author JennyBizz
    There are a few easy formulas you can use to write articles. Try this:

    Intro: Introduce the subject

    Problem 1: State a problem

    Solve problem 1: State your solution

    Benefits: Give some benefits

    Conclusion: Review what you have said.

    This works well for product review types of articles.
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  • Profile picture of the author AmandaT
    It takes some practice...

    Here is a thread with a lot of tips:

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...e-writing.html

    You could also find free or paid PLR and rewrite it in your own words if you are struggling to come up with content as fast as you would like to.
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  • Profile picture of the author Top Dog Marketer
    You can use a speech recognition software like dragon and once it gets used to your voice you can speak very quickly and it instantly types for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author thewpguide
    I like to research on my topic first by reading various articles, posts etc. Then I make some headers that I would want to know about if I was interested in this topic. I then write as if I was explaining it someone else. After I have done this I read through it and add what I think is missing.

    There is voice recognition software you can buy now to save you having to write everything out.
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  • Profile picture of the author eibhlin
    I'm also a fan of voice recognition software.

    To get the "voice" right in writing -- and it's usually faster to write that way, since it's natural -- it helps me to pretend I'm writing an email to a close friend or family member. I assume he or she has no idea what I'm talking about, and needs to hear whatever-it-is, starting from the most basic concepts.

    For research, I like to see what people are saying about the topic in Google News or Google Blogs. Even the headlines can give me a good starting point and fresh keywords to use for more in-depth research.

    From there, I actually like to use offline resources, such as my own reference books or books at the library. The time spent visiting the library may not seem "fast," but there's something about taking the books home and flipping through them that gives me far more in-depth (and original) writing ideas, than if I'd stayed at home and done the usual Internet research.
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  • Profile picture of the author ibacklinkpro
    It really depends on the quality of content that you want to create. I well researched very quality content can take days to complete (a popular Squidoo lens can take that long or even longer sometimes) however I have a few peers in the industry that use Google Translate to translate a related article into English, proof read it and post it as original content to their site. I do not condone of such a practice but those who use it can generate pretty high quality, unique content for their site in less than 15 minutes. I am leery of such a practice because I have seen how quickly Google adapts to prevent SPAM and who knows how long it will be before Google is able to detect and penalize such a practice... but it works for now.
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  • Profile picture of the author hamzah3
    I have only one tipPractice and it has really helped me in the past.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by ebchuck View Post

    At the beginning, did you create a some kind of pattern to write/read/ collect information fast?
    No; I've never done that.

    Not at the beginning, not now, and I won't be doing it in future, either.

    I consciously try to do all those things slowly, not quickly.

    I think that trying to do them more quickly confers far more disadvantages than advantages. I suspect that the majority of people interested in doing them more quickly are people with a fundamentally quantitative (rather than qualitative) approach to "online content" - and that's something I stay well away from, myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Abby Gibbs
    Writing quickly doesn’t mean compromising on writing well, though. I’ve got tips to get you in and out of that composition box in twenty minutes – without sacrificing quality:Keep an idea list, Let your ideas incubate, Edit before you start, Never save a good idea.
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    • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
      Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

      I think that trying to do them more quickly confers far more disadvantages than advantages. I suspect that the majority of people interested in doing them more quickly are people with a fundamentally quantitative (rather than qualitative) approach to "online content" - and that's something I stay well away from, myself.
      For me, writing an article can stretch over several days (among other tasks of course ). My articles are usually between 1,000 and 1,200 words, and when appropriate, have reached 1,500+ words. I always write with an eye to syndication. One article I wrote back in 2005, is 2,125 words long, it's been syndicated thousands of times and is still going strong.

      Originally Posted by Abby Gibbs View Post

      Writing quickly doesn't mean compromising on writing well, though. I've got tips to get you in and out of that composition box in twenty minutes - without sacrificing quality:Keep an idea list, Let your ideas incubate, Edit before you start, Never save a good idea.
      I'm open to being proved wrong on this point, but I honestly find it extremely hard to believe that a high quality article of 1,000+ words (established in several previous threads as being a reasonable length when writing for syndication), can be compiled in twenty minutes.
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      • Profile picture of the author NicoleBeckett
        Originally Posted by Abby Gibbs View Post

        Writing quickly doesn't mean compromising on writing well, though. I've got tips to get you in and out of that composition box in twenty minutes - without sacrificing quality:Keep an idea list, Let your ideas incubate, Edit before you start, Never save a good idea.
        Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

        I'm open to being proved wrong on this point, but I honestly find it extremely hard to believe that a high quality article of 1,000+ words (established in several previous threads as being a reasonable length when writing for syndication), can be compiled in twenty minutes.
        I totally agree, Annie The research alone would take way longer than that. Even if you're not including research time and you're only writing something that's 400 or 500 words, it would take me longer to take all of my research and turn it into something compelling in 20 minutes - and I'm an incredibly fast writer.

        To the OP, don't worry about writing quickly. Worry about writing in a way that's going to encourage readers to want to learn more about you and your products - and in a way that's going to establish you as a true expert in your niche. If that takes you so much time that it's actually hurting other areas of your business, then it's time to think about outsourcing something (either the writing or the other tasks).
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        • Profile picture of the author mounds
          Practice is the main thing that comes to mind.

          Also, separating research and writing really helped.

          Writing 10-15 articles in a single niche is handy. One-off articles are a big time sink.

          Look up some article templates to get over writer's block. Couple good products for sale in this respect.

          Outsource the research. Fiverr has some good gigs.

          Write about what you know. Writing about an unfamiliar topic looks like this: Research ---> Learn ---> Understand ---> Write.

          Write outlines.

          ....

          Well, I'm tapped.

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  • Profile picture of the author savvybizbuilder
    In writing articles, you don't have to be in hurry specially when it for your own blog. Remember, Google are now looking for quality articles not for quantity.
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  • Profile picture of the author ibacklinkpro
    I do not believe that Google is able to tell the quality of an article. They can tell if it is duplicate or not, but they have no idea if your writing is earth shattering or pure garbage, however quantity is important because the more content you have the more long tail keywords that can potentially send you traffic...now the reverse side of the coin is that if you don't want your users to think that your company has little of value to offer them. You could get all of the traffic in the world, but if none of them convert to sales or whatever, then what good is it? The most successful marketer is the one that can find a happy medium between quality and quantity.
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  • Profile picture of the author Colin Palfrey
    I was just reading this and thought I'd add a tip as I haven't seen it mentioned.

    Plug a second monitor in and use it for your research.

    Whether you are writing fast formula articles or magazine articles, having all your notes in full and easy view while writing your articles will dramatically increase your speed and quality.

    Having to change the page, breaks your flow and concentration. You could also print your notes out but I've found that switching from looking at printed medium to digital continually, will give you eye-strain, which you should watch out for in any case.

    Repetitive strain injuries are also something that will slow you down, and they can be the curse of full-time writers unless you are aware of your seating and desk position.

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      • Profile picture of the author Stella Foong
        Research, research, research. The more you research on the topic and especially if the topic is your passion, words continue pouring from your heart. Do something you love to start practicing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paleochora
    There was a guide called Stopwatch Articles - I think it may have been a WSO - a while back which did what the OP is asking about.

    Basically it set down an easy to follow procedure to get short 300 - 400 word articles researched and written in 10 - 15 minutes (depending on typing ability).

    Although it is safe to say that a short article like this will not go into any great depth on a topic, if the writer can actually write to a high quality this method does actually work. What it did was focus and organise the writer's mind to the research task and enable the writer to have a mental template of the article's bare structure before starting. By doing this, the task can be done efficiently and time effectively. Although I do take longer than 10 minutes, it helped me become a little more disciplined in the research phase and a good deal quicker in the writing phase.

    One thing to remember though. Unless you are writing for others and being paid on a per-word or per-article basis you are not really in a race with anyone. It is more important to make sure the piece you have written is as good as you can make it - even if it is only a 300 word article.

    EDIT I just looked for the Stopwatch Articles WSO and it seems it is no longer available and the external sales page is also down. I did find a similar course (I think that SA was inspired by this one) which will give the same techniques. Here is the non- aff link: http://instantcontentcreation.com/
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    Here's something I found pretty fun and helpful

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    Only Typing Games

    You could also try WordWhamp and Scramble type games.
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  • Profile picture of the author DougBarger
    This may be a somewhat controversial formula and should only be used safely under doctor supervision for the serious writer who needs to crank out content fast...

    Get a scrip for adderall+drink a pot of coffee/4 scoops of jack3d or other preworkout energy supplement+use dragon naturally speaking.

    Don't stop for any errors or corrections, just keep plowing through until you have all your content completed. You can edit later once you stop tweaking. Hope this helps
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    • Profile picture of the author kayshaw
      Originally Posted by DougBarger View Post

      This may be a somewhat controversial formula and should only be used safely under doctor supervision for the serious writer who needs to crank out content fast...

      Get a scrip for adderall+drink a pot of coffee/4 scoops of jack3d or other preworkout energy supplement+use dragon naturally speaking.

      Don't stop for any errors or corrections, just keep plowing through until you have all your content completed. You can edit later once you stop tweaking. Hope this helps
      Hey! Stop stealing my secrets Lol That is super funny and how I got through my first two years in college incidentally. No judgement, I went to Boulder after all.

      But to be real, never compromise quality for quantity. There is so much crap writing out there that people/clients really appreciate writers who are doing their part to put out half-intelligible (word?) content. People who get the clients that they want at the price they want do so because they write well, not because they can push fluff on a page before a given timeline. With that being said, a 600 word article that requires no research takes me about 30-45 minutes. Not sure if that is normal, but there you go.
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  • Profile picture of the author jannatus
    If u have gathered your research correctly, you should be able to write faster than normal. Also what helps is having your main points presented in point or bullet forms throughout your copy (or on a seperate piece of paper) which allows you to expand each point to paragraphs or larger bodies of content.
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  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    I prefer writing original content but here's how I come
    up with 5-10 articles in an hour.

    I go for a walk along a favorite nature trail, and take
    along my iPhone, and when an idea pops into my head
    I talk it out on the voice recorder app built right into
    my phone.

    When I get back from my walk, I listen to my recordings,
    and write my articles.

    I think the secret is where I go for the walks... usually
    through a wooded area with a river, but sometimes near
    the ocean.

    That's my secret formula!

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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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    Type as many words as you can. Type them as fast as you can possibly type them. Whatever sticks to the wall sticks; and screw spelling/grammar errors or continuity. That's how you write really fast.

    Oh...you want to write coherent things quickly? Damn, never get to give an easy, sarcastic answer and have it stick. What you need to worry about first is finding the routine you are going to use. What steps do you have to take to provide content, and in what order do you have to complete them to produce the best work possible?

    When you can figure that out, you are ready to start worrying about speed. Two things need to be done here. You can take a typing class to improve your speed at providing content. Other than that, it is all about practice and refining your methods. Put pressure on yourself to continuously produce the same value, but just a little bit quicker than you did last time. It will take awhile; but you will find your writing time has been cut considerably. No easy answers if that is what you were looking for.
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  • Profile picture of the author stevet563
    Alll it is is practice, practice, PRACTICE. Write every day. Read even more.
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  • Profile picture of the author Roan
    create an outline first, so u get an overview of what to do. Then you basically only have to fill it in.

    NO distractions, will help making you write faster too as ur concentration level will be higher.
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    • Profile picture of the author mafumoo
      My advice? For what it's worth?

      As it has been said, Practice and Outline.

      On my desk, I have a few outlines. They are very simple. I create them based on reading other articles, books, ext...

      First, I read and article. Then I get a good old notebook out and re-read. As I read the article for a second time I note down the flow and order of things.

      For example,

      1) Hook, Something to pull the reader in. I tend to keep it to a few lines.

      2) Tie the hook into the topic. Make sure that what ever you use to grab the reader flows into the topic.

      3) What is our topic today?

      4) Explain, Something interesting about the topic that is of use to you target reader.

      5) Bait... Give something to the reader that is connected to the topic. Tips, Methods, ways of making use of the topic.

      6) Real them in. In a low pressure method tell the reader to check out your site for more information. Explain why this will help them in the long or short run.


      As Roan said,

      "create an outline first, so u get an overview of what to do. Then you basically only have to fill it in."

      Once this outline is done. Start writing. Writing is a skill and as you do it you will develop speed.

      Take note of good places to pull information. Make a notebook, File, what ever works and store all your old articles. Also store any sites that have proven useful. If you can create an archive for yourself it will save time down the road.

      I Personally see speed as the last thing to worry about. If you take 4 hours to write a killer article and take the time to have it looked over by others. It will serve you much better then a quickly written blurb.

      This is my method, and I understand that there are many different ways of doing things.

      If this helps anyone, then I am happy.


      Best,

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  • Profile picture of the author Devon Brown
    I write in a formula.. much like what Jenny said. I write around 5 paragraphs. And each paragraph has it's own purpose. Stating problem, fixing problem, etc..

    As for collecting data.. I only write what I know. So there's no real collection. However, if I write an article on a subject I'm unfamiliar with then I'll read a few blog posts (they're usually longer and more detailed) and then write the article because it can be shorter.
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  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    Originally Posted by Ken_Caudill View Post

    A lot of people swear by crystal meth.



    Another formula is "Write Drunk, Edit Sober!"

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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      Originally Posted by Colin Palfrey View Post

      I was just reading this and thought I'd add a tip as I haven't seen it mentioned.

      Plug a second monitor in and use it for your research.

      Whether you are writing fast formula articles or magazine articles, having all your notes in full and easy view while writing your articles will dramatically increase your speed and quality.

      Having to change the page, breaks your flow and concentration. You could also print your notes out but I've found that switching from looking at printed medium to digital continually, will give you eye-strain, which you should watch out for in any case.

      Repetitive strain injuries are also something that will slow you down, and they can be the curse of full-time writers unless you are aware of your seating and desk position.

      Regards,
      Colin Palfrey
      This brought back memories of doing time and motion studies as an engineer...

      You can physically write faster by doing two things.

      1. Learn to touch type without looking at the keyboard, or use the voice recognition software. Looking back and forth from the screen to the keyboard adds significant time to the physical act of writing.

      2. Learn the keyboard shortcuts to the actions you do most often (highlighting text, spell-checking, thesaurus, etc.) rather than using the mouse. Every time you take your hands off the keyboard to use a mouse for a few seconds and then have to set up on the keyboard again costs you time.

      Using these three tips (my two and Colin's quoted above) will shave your physical writing time by 10-30%.

      Take the time you save and put it into creating better content.
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      • Profile picture of the author Colin Palfrey
        Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

        This brought back memories of doing time and motion studies as an engineer...

        You can physically write faster by doing two things.

        1. Learn to touch type without looking at the keyboard, or use the voice recognition software. Looking back and forth from the screen to the keyboard adds significant time to the physical act of writing.

        2. Learn the keyboard shortcuts to the actions you do most often (highlighting text, spell-checking, thesaurus, etc.) rather than using the mouse. Every time you take your hands off the keyboard to use a mouse for a few seconds and then have to set up on the keyboard again costs you time.

        Using these three tips (my two and Colin's quoted above) will shave your physical writing time by 10-30%.

        Take the time you save and put it into creating better content.
        Hi John,

        You are spot on. I use all three, and from real world testing I find the combination doubles my output at the same quality level. I aim high on the quality side anyway but like-for-like I get a 100% increase in productivity, which is much higher than I had ever expected. (I timed myself both ways across multiple sections of multiple eBooks)

        I tested all this back when I was writing full-time and this stuff is what really makes the difference, not fancy software and other distractions.

        Regards,
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    Some very good tips here.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
    I still use an obsolete piece of technology called an "ink pen" so for me, writing faster just means cursive.
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  • Profile picture of the author Martin Lee Jr
    In the words of the great Allen Iverson - "We talking about practice man"

    Just kidding but as the old saying goes, practice makes perfect.

    For me I like to do a lot of videos as well as write - and I have found the same issues in both situations.

    The more you practice, the better you will become. You will start to grow into a comfort level, and you'll notice if it took you 4 hours to do it the first time, by your 10th time it may only take you an hour.

    But having said that, I do agree with everyone. In most cases - there is no rush, so spend the time to make a quality article, and your readers will thank you for it.
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    • Profile picture of the author YasirYar
      The best way is to read a few blogs and articles about a topic... Have a cup of coffee... Now write what is in your mind about the topic without looking or copying. This way you'll not be plagiarizing anything and you'll write fast.
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  • Profile picture of the author ckbank
    Originally Posted by ebchuck View Post

    Hey warriors.

    At the beginning, did you create a some kind of pattern to write/read/ collect information fast? Something that allowed you to paraphrase safely and fast without Google notice duplicate content?
    The answer is in your profile pic.
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  • Profile picture of the author davidtong
    Write more often... Seriously...

    On the other hand, everyone's different. Some people can just wing it as long as the topic interests them... Others write more efficiently with well researched info laid out, etc.

    Having a structure that you follow often will help as it'll cut down off-tangent content that seems related, but really isn't.

    If your article/post will involve some charts, photos, etc. that are integral to the story, lay those out first and insert it in your blog editor, the type relevant content around those images.
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  • Profile picture of the author hotwebwords
    There are a lot of great tips here, so take the, to heart.

    I saw you mentioned paraphrasing, so I have to say this: rewriting someone else's content is a violation of copyright law. You need to have a unique article with our own collection of facts and commentary. And dear lord I do not mean unique in the search engine sense I mean that it is of your own creation!
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  • Profile picture of the author prian
    Do "Suzuki method", means you do again and again even though you dont really know what you've been doing, copying a good people article/sales letter. Later on, you won't confuse to write anything, (anyway im not doing it yet, just hear it )
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  • Profile picture of the author webwriter
    A lot of posters have mentioned great tips, but here's what I also do:

    - Select a subtopic that I'm already knowledgeable about and don't need to spend a lot of time researching. For example, one of my favorite subtopics is article writing. I'll consider my audience of beginners and brainstorm things they may want to know about writing articles, such as how to write a how-to article.

    - Visualize your audience and speak directly to them in your article. You should consider a problem, as someone has suggested in this thread.

    - Explain your solution (again, mentioned in this thread, but a tip that is good to remember and follow). What should your reader do first, second and next? Have you implemented your suggestion? If so, mention it!

    - Briefly conclude with a quick, brief roundup of key points in the body of your article. In other words, what should your readers remember, even if they have forgotten the details?

    I complete each of the steps explained above in writing articles for ezinearticles.com and over time, have had 75 articles accepted without a single problem. The method is quick, simple and effective. I don't spend time on rough drafts, only revise as I write and if I am totally happy with my work, I'll submit it. And voila! Another article accepted by Ezines!
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  • Profile picture of the author SamuelUherek
    Do research, make an outline and begin writing. That's in short. But basically, the more research you do the more info you have and it's much easier to write.

    I spend most of the time doing research. It's 3:1. Three hours of research and one hour of writing. Or 6 hours of research and 2 hours of writing.

    After that, proof-read the article the next day.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarketingChad
    If you're looking for content or topics to write about here's what I usually do...

    Find Youtube videos on the Topic
    Scour any older posts from authority sites in the niche
    Combine ideas, rewrite, etc. from those sources into my own article.

    I also use Dragon for quickly creating link building articles. So fast and easy while still high quality and unique. I can run through 10 BMR posts in 30 minutes, pretty awesome!
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  • Profile picture of the author Sharyn Sheldon
    Many people have already mentioned using outlines, but if you're more visual you can also try using a mindmap. Freemind is a free download mindmap software that's very simple or, if you have an ipad, iThoughtsHD is $10. I like the ipad app because I can move things around by hand. Create an outline just as you would on a piece of paper, with the main points you want to make, along with any subpoints or examples you want to add.

    The quickest method I've found is to
    1. Get in a place where you have no distractions. I like just going to the local Starbucks sometimes because it's 3/4 full of people typing away on their laptops anyway.
    2. Decide on your topic. If you don't already have this sorted out, then you can get ideas from keyword research, seeing what people are writing a lot about on related blogs, or reading through comments on related forums to see what's being discussed.
    3. Use your keywords as search terms to do a few research forays on Google, YouTube, Facebook, etc. Jot down notes on interesting points you'd like to include in your article.
    4. Once you have enough notes for an article (time yourself to keep your research under control), you can start picking and choosing which points you will actually use.
    - take a break -
    5. Use the points you've chosen to create an outline - paper, Evernote, Word, text, mindmap, etc. Whatever floats your boat.
    6. Take another break if your head needs it.
    7. Sit down and write your article.
    8. Sleep on it overnight
    9. Edit your article
    10. Publish!

    This all goes very quickly if you already have some knowledge of your topic. If not, it will take you a little longer. You're not "paraphrasing" content. You should be expanding on what you research or adding some type of value to it to give another viewpoint. Where it fits, you can always quote someone. Just make sure you quote the source accurately!

    One final idea. I know there are some people who use mindmaps and then talk through them rather than writing. You could do that with Dragon Naturally Speaking or record it through audio and pay someone to transcribe it. Just another idea.

    Don't reject the idea of PLR either. Good quality PLR is the best rough draft you can get and can be a ready source of ideas and research. Just add your own voice to it.

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  • Profile picture of the author moonradar77
    EB,

    Whatever you do, I highly recommend to put your article through a service that proofs for original content... I was banned from EA for having someone else write and I didn't check for originality. Was lucky to explain my story and EA reinstated me. Won't be that foolish again.
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  • Profile picture of the author dave147
    If writing an e-Book you could try first writing all the chapter headings onto the doc file then fill out the headings bit by bit with the content. Instead of trying to complete one chapter before moving onto another. Know what I mean?
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  • Pure practice. I write at least 10 short 150 word posts every day for my backlink building, and I now find I can churn out a 150 word post in around 2 minutes.

    That comes from doing it over and over again. Eventually your fingers learn where the keys are due to muscle memory.
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  • Profile picture of the author PSM
    I tend to absorb as much research on the subject as possible and then just write it all in one go without stopping to edit all the time. Leave the editing until the end or you'll lose the flow.
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  • Profile picture of the author clever7
    I believe that it's a good idea to write good content, even when you have to spend some time writing it. You will be better rewarded. Superior content cannot be produced fast, but it attracts readers forever.



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  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    It all starts with gathering good research, and making a workable outline based on your research.

    The exact technique is described in detail in my product here:
    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...0-minutes.html
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    • Profile picture of the author haroldabolyo
      it all starts in gathering the facts and information's. And also it depends on the kind of mood you have. Since if you feel like you can't write something then there is a tendency you won't be productive.
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