Write Books Faster
Write Books Faster
By Don Terrill (c)2005
The keys to writing fast:
- Break down the book into manageable bites
- Get organized
- Get the words out anyway possible
- Capture thoughts as they come to you
- Force yourself to write
- Stay in the flow
Create an outline - In school I hated having to do an outline. Today I realize how valuable this step is. To think about writing a book from start to finish is daunting, but to break the project down and then build it piece by piece is easy. And, you don't have to start at the beginning - you can start, and end, anywhere you like.
Use a multi-bin folder to hold content - Get one that has enough pockets for each of your chapters. As you create or run across content, just place it in the appropriate pocket. The content can be short notes, article clippings, photographs or anything that will help fill the chapter. Then when you set down to write each chapter, just pull out the content for inspiration.
Transcribe from audio recordings - Maybe you speak a lot better than you write. Well, then just speak the material into a recorder and get it transcribed. Elance is a great place to find affordable transcriptionist. While you're there you may want to find an editor - spoken content will need a lot of work.
Keep a notebook - You're not going to having a computer with you every time you have an idea. Pick up a small notebook and try to keep it with you at all times. In fact, this article is straight from one of my notebooks.
Create a blog - A blog is nothing more than a digital notebook. What I like about a blog is it seems to keep me motivated to write - because I know people are expecting fresh content on a regular basis. Currently I have seven blogs where I write in a different one everyday. I hope each will become a book.
Turn off spell-check - There is no need for perfecting during the early stages of writing. I find spell-checker only slows down my writing. Maybe that's why I find it best to write the first draft on paper.
