{"id":11027757,"date":"2022-04-08T17:14:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T21:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecommerceceo.com\/?p=11027757"},"modified":"2023-08-11T13:11:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:11:20","slug":"how-to-write-a-blog-post-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecommerceceo.com\/how-to-write-a-blog-post-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Blog Post Fast: 12 Tips to Write More in Less Time\u00a0","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

When you create a blog<\/a> for the first time, you’re likely not so focused on the time spent writing each great post. After all, it’s a new prospect. That and blogging’s many <\/a>benefits<\/a> alone can be exciting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, over time, the reality of the work of writing sets in, and you may be left struggling to find ways to save time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this post, I\u2019ll share proven tips to help you write a high-ranking blog post in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Invest in Brainstorming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To save time writing blog posts, you’ll first need to invest some time upfront. That sounds counterintuitive, we know. But hear us out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you sit down to write, it might sometimes take you a bit to get the creative juices flowing. You may struggle to think of viral-worthy blog topics to write about that suit your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might fumble around looking for an angle or an “in” to a topic. And each pause and moment lost in deep contemplation is time tacked on to the overall writing time spent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a topic idea bank is an excellent way to streamline your writing time. Set aside some time to develop a stockpile of blog content ideas you’d love to write about. It’s also a great way to flesh out your content calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If coming up with article ideas isn’t your strong suit, consider reader pain points<\/a> as a source of inspiration. This means what readers of your blog struggle with could be a potential wellspring for ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure what your readers are having a hard time with? Read social media, forums, Quora, blog comments, and so forth to see what real people are dealing with in your niche. Personal experiences can also help you generate a bunch of ideas to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And once your idea bank drops down to a handful of distinct topics, you can schedule another brainstorming session to top it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you sit down to write a typical blog post, you can jump into the writing and not sit stagnantly for 15 minutes, waiting for inspiration. Instead, you’ll be off to races producing content that covers popular topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Schedule Regular Writing Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to write faster is to make the act of writing a regular part of your schedule. You don’t have to do it every day, but selecting a few times per week<\/a> to commit to sitting down to write can build your confidence in yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understand that it may be a challenge at first. You might not get a lot of words down during your first couple of sessions. But consistency will help you pick up speed over time. And it’ll reduce the initial lag between sitting down to write and actually starting to write, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a survey we recently conducted of professional bloggers, we found that just 19% of respondents take under 2 hours to craft a blog post from start to finish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And 29% actually take between 4-8 hours to write a single post. So if you’ve been struggling to write quickly, don’t sweat it. You’re not alone, and make bloggers out there take a good long time to write their content.
Even so, you can speed up your progress. The key here is to stick with your schedule. Consistency will reward you in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Compile Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another thing you might want to do before actually writing is to compile some research on the subject at hand. Thankfully, most blog posts can be researched very quickly via Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical subjects may be another story, but if you’re creating a blog on a specialized topic, you will hopefully be bringing a level of expertise to the table that will serve you. Or, you can hire someone to tackle the more technical topics on your behalf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good way to approach the research phase is to gather sources in a document. Google Docs will usually do just fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to quote a reference, copy and paste it verbatim into your notes document, then include the appropriate link right next to it for proper attribution. The same goes for any statistics or data<\/a> you gather. Copy. Paste. Attribute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have good familiarity with your niche<\/a>, you probably already have a list of websites you’d go to for research purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you need some help, the People Also Ask feature provided by Google can help out a lot. It can give you ideas and angles on a subject that you might not have thought of on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the added benefit is that these phrases are included in People Also Ask, which automatically means people are searching for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The People Also Ask Tool<\/a> is an excellent resource for browsing through these questions in a more convenient and organized way than what’s provided by Google alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your research is compiled, you can then form it into something usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Create a Simple Outline <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isn’t it amazing how much of the blog writing process consists of steps that aren’t actually writing? But by completing these steps, you’ll find that the writing process goes much more smoothly and that you can shave off a considerable amount of time \u2014 primarily when implemented consistently over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, before you start writing, you should next take your research and format it into a cohesive outline. It might be as simple as a few bullet points to help guide your writing. This approach is totally fine if the topic is fresh in your mind, especially. Outlines can also help you develop content templates to reuse with similar topics or types of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you’d benefit from a lengthier outline with linked resources, stats, and facts for more complicated topics where a lot of research and data gathering was required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the survey we conducted, we found that the types of content bloggers produced was a little all over the place, with 18% saying that write how-to articles and tutorials most often and 24% stating they focus on reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then there were the 12% that write case studies and white papers. Each of these content types will require a different sort of outline, especially with regard to the amount of detail included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking this approach will take more time initially, but it will speed up the content creation process and reduce editing in the long run, as a solid outline will prevent you from going on tangents that’ll need to be cut later anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the aim is never to create a perfect first draft, having a good outline can get you pretty close. In your outline, include ideas for content upgrades like downloadables, images, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Write the Ending First <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We know this sounds like counterintuitive advice, but please hear us out. Ask yourself the following questions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n