1-2-3 Writing Blog: Let’s Talk About Writing Faster
Each blog contains 1 idea, 2 quotes, and 3 questions to ponder.
1 WRITING IDEA
The big idea is… there are definite ways to supercharge your writing.
Yes, even if you’re a “slow” writer, you can bump up your productivity by doing some (or all) of the following:
Outline your chapter and/or scene FIRST
Brainstorm “must-have” words and phrases before your write
Embrace the daily discipline of writing
Write during your best time of day
Choose a dedicated writing space
Free your space from interruptions
Consider using headphones
Match music with a specific scene or chapter
Set a timer
Determine a word goal
2 WRITING QUOTES
“If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn’t brood. I’d type a little faster.”
“Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.”
3 Writing Questions
How can outlining increase your writing speed?
How does a daily writing discipline help speed up your writing?
How does a dedicated writing space help supercharge your writing process?
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About Me
Hey, I’m Brian. Born a Tar Heel but now a Virginian, I’m a father of five and the husband of one amazing lady. My family has a thing for Golden Retrievers. Given the right circumstances, I can do a smooth moonwalk on a slick kitchen floor. I’ve also written a book called The Jungle Within.
