As the author of five books and a former ghostwriter I know a lot of ways to get quality writing done quickly, but most people don't ever consider this one weird trick on how to write a book fast. It's an old trick which pre-dates computers and even word processors and it has been used by everyone from Isaak Asimov to Fyodor Dostoevsky.
What is this one weird trick? It is (hold on to your hat) persistence. That's right, persistence. One thing that all prolific writers have in common is a dogged perseverance to get the job done. Asimov did not go to Fiverr or E-Lance and farm out his work, and neither did Arthur C. Clark. They wrote on a regular schedule. And Einstein? Who knows what E would be equal to if he would have gone off-shore for cheap labor? It wouldn't have been mc² that's almost for sure.
If you do some research on any writer in any genre you will find that this holds true; they wrote on a schedule and likely did not take extended breaks away from their writing. In fact many writers start to get cranky when they can't get the words out of their system. It's sort of like blowing up a balloon. It can only take so much before it bursts and prolific writers are the same way. Putting the words on paper (or into some word processing program) is the pressure release valve.
So what are you going to do to get into this routine? You have to dedicate yourself to your project. This means setting aside time every day to make progress on your book, screenplay, short stories or articles. But you need to set a priority.
There were four different outlets for writing listed in the last paragraph and each one of them can be further broken down. But in order to take your project to completion you need to concentrate on one project at a time. Multi-tasking is not going to serve your purpose in this instance. Many would-be writers get lots of ideas, but get lost in the plethora of projects. Stick to one and stay with it until it is done; then move on.
If you are like many folks out there writing is not your primary occupation. It is either a passion you are pursuing or a career path you are walking down while working a 'regular' job. This can prove a challenge when it comes to time management. Only you can decide the best time of day to work.
A recommendation though, is to get up an hour early and make that time 'special.' It is time that is quiet and uninterrupted by any other part of your life. This can work especially well for people with children in the home, but can work for anyone.
Remember, the real trick is perseverance. Setting aside a time and sticking to that schedule is the one weird trick that always pays dividends.
The dividends you are looking for are finished projects.
For effective writing tips visit http://www.RobWrites.com and consider picking up a copy of my latest book, Write Here, Write Now, No Excuses.
Now go get busy. Robert Britt is an actor, comedian and writer who makes his home on beautiful James Island, South Carolina
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