4 Reasons Why Fast Writing is Slick and Fluid

Writing

Emotional flow connects instantly with the right audience.

I have a daily target when writing articles. Prepare at least a 4-minute read with an average word count of 1000 words.

If you think about the big number I just panned, it feels daunting. My head blows if I fixate on the figures.

When I start writing, the main focus changes from reaching the word count to only getting what I want to say. When I shift my focus, the word length becomes a side benefit that takes care of itself.

I’ve been doing fast writing for all my articles since I learned about emotional flow and the importance of getting the first draft out.

Here are the four reasons why fast writing is better than slow writing, and if you practice it too, you’ll be better at producing articles that connect with the audience without much mental effort.

When emotions drive your writing, the words come with so speed that the reader feels what the writer is feeling.

For example, if you’re crying while writing, the readers will also wet their eyes while reading. This is the power of emotions. They convey exactly what you want. Try reading my article about Mother’s Day.

To achieve instant connection, you need to put your emotions on full throttle and blurt whatever comes to mind.

Leave it to the editing phase to cut the fluff because initially, getting the words out is the real deal.

Nobody likes to hear only about the achievement. If they do, they go to Instagram influencers.

People want to read the story about how you made it where you are because that’s what inspires people.

Your struggle makes the readers feel they’re not alone. Your weakness and strength give the readers a sense of belonging. They know you understand their pain and want to help.

If I say that today is my day 100 of writing, that is just the silver blip. People will see it and forget.

When I talk about the struggle I went through, I will blurt out all the truth, and then my audience will relate to it.

When they relate, they will want to know more about me. Like, contacting on LinkedIn or other channels I prefer. Hint: Instagram.

This one is a no-brainer. When I sit to write, I always set a timer for 30 minutes and finish before it goes off. I prepare and outline beforehand, so I have a skeleton of the article.

For example, in this article, I prepared the headline and the subtitle. When I came back to the Medium editor, I set the timer and started masturbating with words.

It is surprising how many words you can put even with a little preparation.

It also helps avoid writer’s block, which can happen if you only have a vague headline in mind and don’t know how to start the article's body.

Readers want the solution you’re trying to offer. Like this article's goal, I introduced how I prefer fast writing and how the reader can do it too if he is in a profession where they need to churn out words regularly.

The length can be short, but that's the point. Cut the fluff that adds unnecessary weight.

William Zinsser said it best in On Writing Well:

I like the practical advice of “write like you talk”. I added a personal tweak to this advice:

Fast writing helps me get to the meat of the article. It helps me save my time and also the reader’s time. Give respect to get respect.

It helps me tell the truth without the fear of judgment.

Slow writing makes me anxious. To avoid that anxiety, you can add as many words as you want with fast writing, and the editing phase will always be there for you.

As for this article, I removed so many words I can’t remember, but here is the plus side, I never had to stop and think if what I’m saying is right or wrong. I just went with my heart and said whatever I experienced with fast writing.

Try it and see how swiftly words sprout from your head.

Sanjeev is a mentor at Udacity who writes about mental health, productivity, writing and lifestyle in his off-work time. When he is not clearing students’ doubts or grading projects, he is sweating either in a workout or playing badminton.

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