Writing: Low Energy = Crappy Production
Read More: A lot of people tell you to stick with one thing until you finish it. I think that's really bad advice when it comes to writing.
It's critical to keep a high energy level when writing. I recommend changing what you are doing every hour.
OK. It doesn't have to be an hour. You decide what is right for you.
But whenever you are writing and run out of juice, don't beat your brain trying to be productive. It's time to quit. Take a walk. Or go to your Feed Reader and do some research. Or move on to another writing project. Write 20 headlines. Or write a bunch of bullet points.
You've heard that variety is the spice of life? It's definitely true in writing. You are always best to have several writing projects going at one time. Moving on to a different one gives you a whole new focus, and you can totally forget about the one that had you stumped.
It's important to have a deadline in mind for each project. That will help you know which project to go to when you get bored with the one you're working on. Have a target length in words for each written piece. You'll learn from experience how long it takes to hit your target, if you write straight to the end.
A short, focused blog post like this one is easy. In fact, it's a great piece to go to when you've reached a point of struggle with some lengthier project. A little article like this will take your attention totally away from the other one for awhile. Later, when you get back to work on the long one, your mind will be fresh and you'll be able to put in another burst of good work on it.
High energy = high productivity. Plan your day to protect yourself from getting bored with any one project.
Richard
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I Agree With You On This One
I too have learned about this writing technique through personal experience. I am currently doing collage courses online and I’ll tell you what Mr. Dennis, drawing blanks and losing steam was a constant problem that I was facing in the past. I still remember when I would try to sit down and write a full assignment in one hour and end up taking four or five just to write a few paragraphs. That's because I was trying to force my mind to come up with something to write while I was either board and/or unmotivated. Now I just get up, take a break and finish it up later. It is tough walking away from writing a letter because you feel that it will never get done, but taking a break when you need one will give your mind a rest, it will give you time to get your thoughts together and it will keep you from writing something that does not make a bit of sense.
I agree with you 100% that if you want to capture the reader’s attention throughout the entire letter, take the time to do it right. Don't rush!
Your friend, Alfonzo
Thank You
Thank you again for another great post. I have learn't so much since coming to your post's.
Many thanks
Your friend for life
David Atkinson