BECOME AN UNSTOPPABLE BLOG CONTENT WRITING MACHINE THE CONTENT M O RULEBOOK N .C R EA AR 21 Rules and Secrets To Write LL Dazzling Blog Content O ED https://wsodownloads.online ED O LL AR EA R N .C O M 1 Copyright And Disclaimers Copyright © 2020 by Ankit Singla. All rights reserved. The author assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this ebook, or for any injury, damage and/or financial loss sustained to persons or property as a M direct or indirect result of using this ebook. We cannot O guarantee your future results and/or success, as there .C are some unknown risks in business and on the N Internet that we cannot foresee. The use of our R information should be based on your own due diligence, EA and you agree that the author is not liable for any AR success or failure of your business that is directly or indirectly related to the download and use of our LL information. O ED Please do not copy, reproduce or distribute without written permission from the author. 1 About The Author M O .C N R EA AR LL Hey! I am Ankit Singla, the author of this book, O professional blogger and affiliate marketer. ED Want to know more? Check out my About Page. 2 M THE O .C N CONTENT R EA RULEBOOK AR LL O ED 1 Introduction .................................................................................05 Writing Faster: The Good Stuff ............................................... 07 Rule 1: Stop Overthinking .............................................................. 08 Rule 2: Practice Free Flow Writing ................................................ 10 Rule 3: Learn To Type Faster......................................................... 12 Rule 4: Write Only 20-Word Sentences Tops ............................... 16 Rule 5: Share Examples Whenever They Make Sense ................ 20 M Rule 6: Add Images Later ............................................................... 22 O Rule 7: Keep A Swipe File of English Expressions ..................... 25 .C Rule 8: Read Online Until You Can Write An Outline Offline ..... 28 N Rule 9: Flesh It Out With The R.U.E. Method ............................... 34 R Rule 10: Try Some White Noise ..................................................... 43 Rule 11: Set Deadlines ....................................................................46 EA AR Managing Your Daily Tasks ......................................................48 Rule 12: Build Your Weekly Schedule ...........................................49 LL Rule 13: Start At The Right Time .................................................... 53 Rule 14: Spend Your Breaks Wisely ..............................................55 O Rule 15: Clock Your Writing Speed ............................................... 59 ED Rule 16: Create A To-Do List ..........................................................62 Rule 17: Organize Your Digital Space ........................................... 65 Workspace Organisation Tips .................................................68 Rule 18: Designate An Official Workspace At Home.................. 69 Rule 19: De-clutter Often ............................................................... 71 Rule 20: Invest In An Indoor Plant................................................ 74 Rule 21: Try Co-Working ............................................................... 77 Final Note .................................................................................. 80 1 Introduction: How Fast Do I Write? So, you want to learn how to write fast, huh? As a professional blogger for 10 years, I’ve trained myself to consistently write a minimum of 1,500 words a day. Since I take most weekends off, I average a grand total of around 31,500 words per month. M That output is distributed among a variety of writing tasks, like: O Blog posts .C Newsletters Online course scripts N R Outlines for future articles EA Web copy AR Before you say, “I can definitely write more words in one day,” hear me out. LL O In the past, I used to churn out a solid 2,500 words per day. On a ED good day, I can still push my production to 3,500 words if extremely necessary. The only problem is, that word-per-day rate really burned me out. The more I tried to keep up with that pace, the worse my writing got. My overall productivity, in turn, suffered since I spent more time editing and resting. 5 For me, 1,500 words per day is the perfect sweet spot. It lets me maintain quality work, get things done on time, and still go on family trips on some weekends... ...and below are the tips, strategies, and habits that will help you do the same: M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED 6 WRITING FASTER: THE GOOD STUFF M O .C Before we aim to make drastic changes in your writing lifestyle, let’s N just get to the good stuff: R EA AR LL O ED Rule 1 STOP OVERTHINKING M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED Sometimes, a slow writing day isn’t because of the writer’s block. The problem is, a lot of writers — from bloggers to freelancers — tend to overthink everything they type. Before a sentence is even completed, they ‘re already having doubts. Should I really say this? Can I make it sound better by rephrasing it? Without realizing, you’ve probably pressed “backspace” more than you’ve pressed any other key. M O Always remember that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to improve .C your draft later. The proofreading process exists for that reason — N use it to iron out the creases and polish your work. R EA In the meantime, just let your ideas flow out of your mind, through AR your fingers, and into the keyboard. LL Grammar and spelling mistakes? You can easily correct those later O with the right tools. ED 9 Rule 2 PRACTICE FREE-FLOW WRITING M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED Free-flow writing is the practice of simply writing without rules and limitations. You boot up your computer, launch any writing app, and just type away. What should you write about? One word: anything. M Just take any thought in your mind at the moment and translate it into writing. It can be about your day, the emotions you’re feeling, your O .C plans for the future, and so on. N To give you an idea, here’s an excerpt from one of my free-flow R EA writing sessions: AR “What does it take to be a great blogger? I think it’s more than just your ability to write and expertise in a niche. LL O As a blogger, your goal should be to bridge the gap between useful ED information and the people who need them. Master this skill." Free-flow writing is a great creative outlet that reduces stress and sharpens your focus. It will also enable you to be in touch with your inner writing voice. 11 Rule 3 LEARN TO TYPE FASTER M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED It’s not rocket science: the more words you can type per minute, the faster you’ll finish blog posts. Learning to type faster requires a number of things. First and foremost, you need to learn the proper, comfortable typing position. This will help you increase your overall writing speed and while reducing the likelihood of hand and wrist pains. When resting, see to it that each finger is resting on the M corresponding key: O .C N R EA AR LL O ED 13 Left Pinky: A Left Ring Finger: S Left Middle Finger: D Left Index Finger: F Left Thumb: Space Right Thumb: Space Right Index Finger: J Right Middle Finger: K Right Ring Finger: L Right Pinky: Semicolon (;) key (or whatever key is next to “L”) M O Take all the time you need to adjust to the proper typing position. You .C may end up writing slower at first, but it’ll be worth it in the end. N R To speed up the adjustment process, spend some time using online EA typing speed tests. One of my favorites is Typing Test @ AOEU. AR You don’t have to create an account or navigate a maze of menus to use it. Just start typing the words and see how many words you can LL get accurately in one minute. O ED 14 ED O LL AR EA R N .C O M 15 Rule 4 WRITE ONLY 20-WORD SENTENCES TOPS M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED Ever felt like the sentence you’ve been writing drags on for too long? It probably does. Writing long and complicated sentences is not only a slower process, but also bad for the reading experience. SEO tools like Yoast may also nag you if your content has a considerable number of long sentences. M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED 17 If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been committed to keeping every sentence I write within 20 words or less. Paragraphs are also limited to only two sentences each. I didn’t always write like this, but when I got into the habit, writing became more natural to me. Furthermore, it became a whole lot easier to maintain the flow of my content. M You make a point with one sentence, explain it with another, and O then move on to your next idea. .C I call it the “PEN” writing flow: Point, Explain, and Next N R EA Look at the following paragraphs, for example: AR I like to keep my sentences nice and concise. Just 20 words or less LL each should be enough. O ED Also, I like to keep each paragraph within two sentences only. See what I did there? Here’s a simple graphic that breaks down how the PEN writing flow works: 18 M O .C After the first two sentences (point and explanation), I’m ready to move on and share my next idea. N R EA More often than not, you may need more than one sentence to explain more in-depth concepts to your readers. AR LL That’s fine. O You can always insert additional sentences as long as you keep them ED within 20 words only — that’s my golden rule. I hope my explanation and example made the point crystal-clear to you. Speaking of examples, let’s talk about another writing technique I always use. 19 Rule 5 SHARE EXAMPLES WHENEVER THEY MAKE SENSE M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED If you want your writing to be engaging and actionable, you’ll give readers concrete examples to convey your points. This is something I try to do in every Master Blogging post. It’s not that hard — just open with a statement like “for example” and “for instance” and elaborate. Again, just use short and to-the-point sentences to avoid derailing the focus of readers. You may also utilize various forms of visual content M to present your example without using too many words. O .C For the most part, I use screenshots and, occasionally, simple infographics to visually explain certain things. But if you can’t provide N R visual examples in your content, paint a picture with your words EA instead. AR LL O ED 21 Rule 6 ADD IMAGES LATER M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED The writing mojo can be a fragile thing. You turn your attention away for a second and suddenly you forgot about the point you were making. If visual elements like images and screenshots play a big role in your content strategy, then listen up. Stop adding them to your draft while you’re still writing. M Instead, insert a simple placeholder to help you remember where O screenshots should be. .C N As for me, I only enter the word “Screenshot” — center-aligned and R bold-faced — as a placeholder. Sometimes, I even add visible EA comments to make them easier to spot when proofreading. AR LL O ED 23 Rule 7 KEEP A SWIPE FILE OF YOUR GO-TO ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED As you can probably tell, I’m not a native English speaker. I had to write millions of words to achieve the level of fluidity and fluency I have now. Admittedly, I still have a ton of improvements to make, especially when it comes to my vocabulary. Pay close attention now — I’m about to reveal something I’ve never told anyone. M O When writing, I never run out of words because I keep a swipe file of .C English phrases. N R Swipe files are commonly used in advertising to supply copywriters EA with proven sales letters, emails, ad copies, and so forth. As for me, I use a swipe file to collect English phrases and even entire paragraphs AR for inspiration. LL In it, you’ll find hundreds of interesting and versatile phrases like “get O the ball rolling” and “run like clockwork.” I also include example ED sentences to make sure I remember how to use them. Of course, not every word I use when writing can be found in that swipe file. I just add catchy phrases that can be used as starting points for unique and well-written sentences. 25 You can easily build your own swipe file using any note-taking or spreadsheet app. Google Sheets is a good option since it’s free and accessible from any device. With your swipe file ready, be on the lookout for English phrases that you see yourself using in the future. You can find them everywhere — from other people’s blog posts to the next movie you’ll watch. Need help putting together your writing swipe file? How about some phrases to set you off to a running start? M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED 26 Get the ball running Off to a running start Run buttery-smooth A golden rule/opportunity is to… Let’s face it· With any luck… I kid you not… The problem is… Filled to the brim with… It’s not rocket science At the end of the day M Before you know it O A chock-full of… .C Back to square one From a clean slate N R From the ground up EA There’s no room for… You can’t afford to… AR For the sake of this post LL One of the things that… While you’re at it O ED You can also add alternatives to common phrases and words like “for example” and “however,” like: For instance For one In particular On the other hand Despite this 27 Rule 8 READ ONLINE UNTIL YOU CAN WRITE AN OUTLINE OFFLINE M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED The best articles are written by those who fully understand what they’re talking about. These are writers who are capable of completing entire posts while offline. Don’t get me wrong — it’s perfectly fine to have a couple of browser tabs open for research while you write. You could even look at your competitors’ content to borrow ideas and inspiration. However, you can write significantly faster and better if you’re M not looking anywhere else but your writing app. O .C You don’t have to do it the whole time you’re writing an article. You N just need to do it until, at least, you’re done building an outline. R EA To do this, check out the steps below: AR LL O ED 29 Step 1: Start with 30-60 minutes of solid research Spend 30-60 minutes doing research on the topic you want to write about. Check out blog posts, YouTube tutorials, Quora posts — anything that can provide you with quality and updated information. This is a crucial step that will surely affect your performance in the following steps. So, don’t skimp on research and learn well. M O Step 2: Create a rough outline based on your own understanding .C of the topic N Next, write a rough outline of your post by creating subheadings for R each topic you’ve learned. EA AR Don’t look at any online resource while you perform this step. Trust me, you can build article outlines a lot faster if you already have a LL solid understanding of the subject. O ED To give you an example, I wanted to write an in-depth Grammarly review — a tool that I use regularly. Relying on my own knowledge, this is what my rough outline looked like: 30 M O .C N To help you focus on your outline, you can try distraction-free writers R like Calmly Writer. EA AR It’s a simple, free online writing tool without excessive visual elements that could distract you. LL O The only thing you can see on the editor is the Calmly Writer logo, ED which hides the tool’s main menu. 31 M O .C N Other than making outlines, Calmly Writer is also handy for free-flow R writing. Give it a try and you might be surprised how fast you write EA without any distractions. AR Step 3: Add some details LL O The next step is to add some details for each subheading without ED writing fluff.Since I’m very familiar with the Grammarly app, I wrote the section below in literally less than a minute: 32 M O .C N R EA Now — don’t discuss the nitty-gritty yet. AR Proceed to the rest of the subheadings in your outline first. Just LL explain and briefly describe what each section is about. O ED If you studied and understood the topic well, this process should be a breeze to you. If, however, you’re struggling with this step, chances are you’re not ready to write authoritative, cream-of-the-crop content yet. In which case, you need to go back to step number one and do more research. 33 Rule 9 FLESH IT OUT WITH THE R.U.E. METHOD M O .C N R EA AR LL O ED When you’re done adding some details to your outline, you can now focus on adding more “meat.” I do this using a three-step process I call “RUE”: Research, Update, and Elaborate. M O .C N R EA Research (More Research) AR The goal: Make sure your outline’s topics match all the needs of your LL target readers O ED You can never have too much knowledge if you want to write an authoritative and impactful piece. Before I start adding more details to a section, I launch Google and enter any keyword related to the subheading. Sometimes, you can also plug in the subheading itself — Google should still be able to find relevant content for you. 35 M O .C N R EA The goal here isn’t just to refresh your knowledge before you start AR writing. Rather, it’s to figure out if your outline aligns with the pain points of your potential readers. LL O If your outline doesn’t address the readers’ concerns, you’ll end up ED with lots of unsatisfied visitors in the future. Based on the example above, using Grammarly with MS Office is a key concern among users. The topic is already covered in our outline, which means we can now move on to the next step. 36 M O .C N R EA Of course, the first Google result is just the beginning. Most of the AR time, you’ll have to check the entire first page of Google to make sure your outline checks all boxes. LL O You can only stop once the results become repetitive, like in the ED screenshot below: 37 M O .C N R EA Update AR The goal: Get the most up-to-date information for your outline LL O The next step is to make sure your outline is backed by the most ED recent information available. Checking the top pages on Google is a step in the right direction. After all, articles that perform well on Google usually have the most up-to-date and relevant information. 38
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