You’re not alone. Cranking out a first draft is agony for many freelance writers. It can kill your productivity and suck the joy out of your work. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
When I came back to freelance writing after a long break, I had a new attitude—and a new skill set. I learned how to triple my writing speed. I’m happier, I’m a better writer, and I make more money in less time.
No matter how slow, scared, and perfectionistic you are, you can light up your first-draft writing speed.
It’s not a mysterious, magical gift. It’s a skill, just like knowing where to put the commas or how to pitch an editor. And the better you get at it, the more you can earn.
If you have a structure in mind, even a loose one, you’ll improve your writing speed. You won’t waste time wondering where your article should go next.
Tip: All you have to do is organize your ideas in a way that works for you. It can be as fancy as a spreadsheet or as simple as a few lines jotted on a piece of paper.
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