How to Write Faster: Writing 4,000 Words Per Hour or More

Name: How to Write Faster: Writing 4,000 Words Per Hour or More
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Writing Faster and Better for Novelists, Freelancers, Bloggers, Students, and Academics

Created byLaura Briggs

Last updated 3/2018

English

What you'll learn

Students will be able to cut out distractions more effectively
Students will be able to focus on writing sprints
Students will know how to set up their writing zone of genius

Course content

1 section • 31 lectures • 1h 40m total length

Introduction1:38
Why Am I Teaching This Course?3:48
My Teaching Philosophy2:23
Fast Track Tip- Cut out this Distraction NOW4:37
An Important Note About This Course1:34
How to Figure Out Your Writing Baseline5:02
Picking the Right Tools: Computers, Keyboards, and Writing Faster3:11
Choose a dependable computer and efficient keyboard to minimize lag and keep your focused writing time productive.
How to Change Habits by Reflecting on Your Why3:15
Don't Let Your Brain Change Lanes Often4:09
Why You Must Eliminate Distractions1:43
How My Writing Speeds Over Time Stack Up2:20
My Favorite Distraction Blocking Tools3:14
My Favorite Focus Tools2:36
How to Use Batching to Get More Done3:08
The Process of Getting Faster1:28
My Day By Day Writing Schedule with Batching4:49
The Core Processes6:03
Store all outlining information in one place, like a Google document or spreadsheet, to reflect back easily, then focus on writing with timed sprints and two editing passes.
Master Hack: How to Write 3X Faster8:09
Master this writing hack by recording your speech, then transcribing it with services or a transcriptionist to triple your output; batch, edit, and publish faster.
Making a Dedicated Writing Space2:12
Dealing with Distractions from People3:06
Protect your sacred writing space by minimizing interruptions from people and setting clear boundaries. Inform loved ones and schedule focused time, with plane mode and limited email checks.
How to Use the Parkinson Principle to Write Faster2:22
How to Avoid Physical & Health Problems When Writing More3:49
Course Recap1:49
How to Create Fake Deadlines to Write Faster2:06
Master Hack: How to Get More Done Outside Your Home2:40
Using AutoResponders to Train People About Your Email Habits4:28
Batching Phone Calls & Meetings to Get Focused Writing Time2:50
Finding the Best Time of Day to Write3:08
Tracking Your Writing Sprints3:10
Using Your New Time to Do More... or Less!2:29
Consistency & Commitment for the Win3:41
Build consistent writing habits by using daily goals, tracking progress with a writing calendar, and tailoring timeboxed sprints to your projects for improved writing.

Requirements

Know how to use a PC or Mac
Basic typing skills

Description

In this course, you will learn how to become a faster writing by focusing on sprints, cutting out distractions, my top writing software tools and hacks, and how to make sure that you product top quality content at faster speeds.

I use my background as a full-time freelance writer, PhD candidate, and blogger to help you implement my favorite tips for becoming a faster writer without sacrificing quality. You'll learn how I create 90,000+ words of content every single week for a variety of different purposes and audiences.

Whether you're a student, a blogger, a freelance writer, an academic, or someone looking to write their first book, you probably are worried about having enough time to accomplish your writing. By focusing in on your writing time, you get the most out of it every single time.

In this course, you'll get more than six years of my personal experience writing faster to help you knock out thousands of words with ease!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to become a faster writer
Students
Academics
Professional writers