3 Tips for Writing Faster

3 Tips for Writing Faster

Your content is your livelihood.

Content is what makes people come to your site. It’s also what makes people trust you and buy from you.

So whether you’re using your content to pull in traffic or you’re selling content to fill up your bank account with cash, your business depends on your ability to create a lot of good content. And the faster you can create this content, the more quickly you’ll enjoy the extra traffic, subscribers and sales.

Here then are three surefire tips for creating good content, fast…

1. Create a Good Outline

A good outline, keeps you focused. You won’t waste time straying  to this and that. And this focus will help you write more quickly.

This is particularly true if you’re writing something longer, like a report or e-book. That’s because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the thought of writing something so long. However, when you have a good outline, you can think of each section on your outline as an article.

Thus you can think of it as writing a series of articles, rather than writing a book. Psychologically this makes it easier to write, so you’ll complete your content piece much faster.

2. Use Speech-to-Text Technology

Run a search in Google and you’ll uncover several different software products to convert your speech into text. One of the most well-known of these is Dragon Naturally Speaking.

You can find at Nuance.com as well as your favorite retailers like Staples.com and Amazon.com.

No matter what software solution you choose, you will need to do two things:

First, get a good microphone. Your software will work better if your words sound clear as you say them into your microphone. If you prefer, you can get a headset microphone for convenience.

Second, train the software. Yes, you will need to spend some time training the software to recognize the way you speak (your voice, accent, etc). So while this does take some time upfront, in the long run you’ll save time once you’ve gone through all the training with the software.

3. Write Fast Without Editing

One sure way to slow down your writing is to stop and edit nearly sentence as the go. However, while editing is necessary, it’s something you should do AFTER you’ve created the piece (not during the writing process).

Think of it this way…

Editing is a bit of a logical, left-brain activity. That’s because it requires you to remember grammar rules, look at your sentence structure and make decisions about whether you’ve written a sentence or paragraph correctly.

On the other hand, the actual writing itself tends to be more of a creative process where you come up with unique ideas and interesting ways of expressing these ideas. Thus if you stop midway through the writing process to think logically about things like grammar rules, then you’ll just end up stifling your creativity.

If you’re used to editing as you go, then it’s going to take practice to write without editing. Best thing you can do is set a timer for 15 minutes and write as fast and furiously as possible during the allotted time. When the time is up, take a short break, reset your timer and do it again.

You can even make a game out of it by challenging yourself to write more words during each 15 minute block of time.

When your content piece is all finished, then you can edit it.

In Summary…

If you can learn to write faster, then you’ll get more done in less time. And the more content you can create, the faster your business will grow. So give these tips a try and see if they don’t help you increase your writing speed!

 

So What’s the Big Deal About PLR?

So What’s the Big Deal About PLR?

I love good quality PLR. It’s one of the greatest treasures a writer or blogger can find. When you come across a source of this great quality writing, audios, or videos, you will find your content creation will take on an added dimension.

So What is PLR?

PLR is the acronym for the term Private Label Rights.

The term describes the industry that creates and sells content with permission for people to use as their own. Put simply, the blogger or writer can purchase the material, edit it, and put their name on it. It’s their own material.

The creator of the work sells the rights to use the intellectual material in ways laid out in the terms of the purchase agreement. Most of the time these rights are quite liberal.

Creating content can require lots of time and effort. Thus, salting your creativity with PLR can truly enhance your success.

I use PLR often, but I always edit it to give it my “voice.” Sometimes I almost totally rewrite the work, but I still benefit from the ideas generated by others.

PLR takes many forms. It can be:

  • Blog posts
  • Emails
  • eBooks
  • Courses
  • And more

Most of the time, the content is written in a general way, sticking to a theme or niche. Then you can use it to target and attract clients and customers. Or in the case of emails and posts, you can use it to provide continuous information for engaging your audience and keeping their interest.

Why should you use it?

When people realize that you are providing great information to help them with their business, they will keep coming back to your website. Or reading your emails.

PLR can be the secret sauce which continues to draw your readers and your customers. Providing ongoing information and solving problems elevates the value you bring to the table. It gives people a reason to come back and not forget about you.

And often you can use the PLR for E-books or Courses which can be sold, adding to your bottom line.

Your goal may be to sell other things or work with people one-on-one and your time is best spent doing activities which make sales or schedule clients. If so, you probably don’t have time to spend creating blog posts, writing emails and newsletters. Or time to come up with new content for the never-ending curiosity of people surfing the net.

Once again, PLR to the rescue.  PLR content is just what you need to offer more to your customers. At the same time, targeting their needs and sharing your message.

This ongoing supply of content helps keep you and your goods and services top of mind when people need what you have to offer.

To recap: PLR is pre-written content that you can purchase to use as your own. You can add your branding information and edit the content to best suit your needs.

From start to finish, PLR is an easy way to provide value to your customers and make running your business easier and more profitable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now Could Be Your Time

Now Could Be Your Time

Now Could Be Your Time

I hope you are coping well during this chaotic time. There is a lot of fear and anxiety out there.

However. For those of us who know our God, it can be a time for us to grow in our faith. As we spend time with Him and His Word (the Bible), we can find a peace which passes all understanding rising up within us.

Time with God can quieten our nerves.  And we can come out of this crazy episode with greater confidence than ever before.

This can also be a time for great productivity!

How, you say?

Let me explain.

In 2009 my husband’s mother came to live with us. She was a delightful person, and we loved having her.

However, there was one catch. Because of her health condition, Mom couldn’t be left alone. Someone had to be with her at all times.

A good portion of the time, I was that person.

As a Type A person, just “hanging out,” was never my first choice.

So I started thinking.

What could I do during this time?

For many years, I had thought about writing a book. But I just hadn’t had the confidence – or the time,  to do it. So that was one thing I left on the shelf.

Soon I began to realize that this was the perfect time to write that book!

I bought a book on self-publishing, and I began to learn. Then I began to do what I had learned.

That’s when I wrote my first book. Forever Upward: A Mother’s Journey Through Prayer.

Since that time, I have written more than 20 books which are in paperback and on Kindle.

But that was the start.

That time when I was required to spend a lot of time at home turned out to be the start of a new career for me.

As I think about what is happening right now, I am reminded of that moment in my life.

The time at home became a turning point for me.

If you are having to spend lots of time at home, this could be your turning point.

This could be the time you decide to start your online business. Or start your blog.

Or write your book.

If you are thinking about writing your book, I think you’ll love my online course. It’s a step-by-step approach which eliminates the overwhelm connected with a big project.

It’s Time For You To Write That Book 2.0.

  1. It starts with your mindset and organizing your book.
  2. Then goes on to some writing tips.
  3. How to make time for your project.
  4. Some info about how you can plump up your topic and make it more interesting. (With free resources).
  5. How to format your book in MS Word.
  6. Then how to upload it to Amazon for worldwide sales.
  7. Also a few tips on early marketing.
  8. Plus lots of bonuses.

You can purchase the course in Video, Audio, and Transcript form. Along with bonuses.

Or just Audio and Transcripts.

Or just the transcripts.

All of the packages have bonuses.

I think that you will be glad that you “used your time wisely.” Your kindergarten teacher will certainly give you kudos.

The time factor is one blessing we have on hand right now.

And it could be life-changing for you!

With the right focus and determination, this could be a turning point moment – for the better.

Take a look HERE.

Stay safe and Keep on Soaring!

Do You Have Enough To Say For A Book?

Do You Have Enough To Say For A Book?

Do You Have Enough to Say for a Book?

When working with writers, I hear about all sorts of obstacles. Not enough confidence. Not enough time.

One of the biggest is “Not enough to say.”

Sometimes people will begin to write a book and spill everything they can think of onto a page, only to find that all of their thoughts amount to just a short amount of writing.

Then discouragement sets in and the familiar lament, “I don’t have enough to say to write a book.”

This is a common problem, and one which most writers face.

Often the issue is that famous “writer’s block.” There are tons of techniques for getting over this hump.

On other occasions, the writer truly doesn’t know enough to say. The standstill is real.

That’s why one of my webinars in It’s Time For You To Write That Book 2.0 is dedicated to research and information.

When you are writing your book, you don’t have to be the origin of every idea you include. As long as you give credit, your book actually has more significance when you include quotes and thoughts from other writers. That’s actually a plus and not a minus.

And also there is that wonderful world of Private Label Rights and Public Domain. These are books, articles, photos, and other items which you are free to use as if they were your very own.

The rights differ from item to item, but often you can – and even are encouraged to- change them. You can add your voice and put these pieces into the context of your book. There are e-books available which can be edited and included in your portfolio.

I love talking about this, because it’s truly a treasure trove for authors. Even if you are the top authority in your field, your expertise is enhanced by the expertise of others.

So if you have thought that you didn’t know enough to write your book, you’ll get some good ideas from my On Demand Course. For a short time, the entire course with videos, audios, transcripts, and lots of bonuses can be obtained at https://OurCBI.com. At almost half price.

I hope you check it out. Your book is important for establishing your credibility, and others will be inspired and encouraged by what you have to say!

We’ll talk soon.

In the meantime, Keep on Soaring!

 

 

 

There’s Just Not enough Time!

There’s Just Not enough Time!

There’s just Not Enough Time!

I have to say, this has been my lament in many situations.

Of course, we know the adage that “everyone has the same 24 hours.” But that adage didn’t make any difference when I was attempting to get more done.

With a church to oversee. Children and grandchildren. Serving on City Council. Other community activities. And on and on.

Then I read Stephen Covey’s book again. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Do you remember the chapter about the rocks in a jar?

First, you have a pile of rocks of many different sizes and you fill the jar the best way you can. Many rocks get left out. They just won’t fit. There’s not enough room.

Then you try a different approach.

You put in the big rocks first. Then the middle sized ones. Finally you can fill in the crevices with the tiny rocks and pebbles.

Covey was linking this demonstration with time management. There are those big things, which require most of our time. The nine-to-five job. The running of the house. Childcare. Church work. Daily devotions.

Next come the middle sized time demands. Personal care. Doctor and dentist appointments. Volunteering at your child’s school carnival.

Then there are those little items. Leave dog at vet. Drop off cleaning. Write a quick note to teacher. You know those tiny time consumers which can overwhelm your day if you let them.

So Covey recommends that you take out your calendar and insert the large items first. Then the middle-sized. After those bigger plans are marked out on your calendar, it will be surprising how much vacant space you will see.

This Covey suggestion is what I like to use.

All those tiny time consumers can be put on a list. You have 10 minutes while you are waiting for your child? Pull out an item from your list and whip it off quickly. A phone call. A note. Paying a bill. Making a grocery list or planning a meal.

It’s amazing what can be done with proper planning.

But this is the best part: When you plan your time in this way, there will still be some blank spots on your calendar.

Those are the times you can use to take on some long term projects. Those things you don’t think you have time for right now.

That, in fact is how I wrote and published my first book.

After years of feeling inadequate and too busy to write, I marked my calendar and found some time. Maybe an hour here. Two hours there.

It’s amazing what concentration and commitment will do for us.

Those smaller moments add up, and soon the project is completed. That “wow” moment when it’s done!

The excitement of completing that first book was worth all of the effort I had put into finding the time. All of the organization and planning. That first book was worth whatever-it-took to do it! I was a published author!

Now I have to say that there are other ways of establishing time for a project. That’s why I devoted a whole webinar in my course “It’s Time For You To Write That Book, 2.0” to The Time Factor. I discuss the Big rock/little rock method. I also discuss some other approaches.

Everyone is different. Even though this Covey idea suits me, not everyone thinks or works in that fashion.

But there are other ways of getting the job done. Other plans for finding or making the time for long term projects you want to do.

Plans which will help you to write your book. To make that lasting impact you want to make.

Be blessed. And remember to Keep on Soaring!