How To Write A 30 Minute Blog
Since high quality content became essential for businesses with an online presence, many have struggled with blog writing. For some, it comes easily, but for others, it can feel like pulling teeth, with one 300-500 word blog taking days to complete. If you want to get into the habit of producing top-notch blogs in 30 minutes, follow our simple steps below:
Cut Out Time Wasting Steps
If you like to use pen and paper, you may be tempted to draft your blog on a notepad. Then, you’ll need to transfer that onto your PC, either as a Word document or straight into your website’s blog editor. Avoid writing in longhand – it takes too long. You can halve your writing time by typing directly into your computer.
Start With a Clear Heading
The key to writing quickly and efficiently is starting with a concise, relevant heading that immediately sets the tone for the article. It’s a good idea to create a list of these ahead of time so that you don’t waste time thinking up ideas. Spend an hour coming up with titles and rank them by strength. Then, when it’s time to write, simply choose a title from your list. Once you get into the habit of writing regular articles, inspiration will strike you at odd moments—keep a rolling list of potential blog titles. It’s incredibly satisfying to cross them off as you complete each one!
Break Down Your Blog Into Sections (If It Helps)
Writing a 500 or even 1,000-word blog can seem daunting, so it helps to break your article down into sections with subheadings. You don’t need to use them in the final draft, but they are handy for guiding your mind through the writing process. Take a deep breath and quickly work through them from beginning to end.
Write Quickly and With Passion
This is the most crucial part of writing a 30-minute blog: write fast, without stopping, and with enthusiasm. Get all your key points down as quickly as possible. Don’t edit as you go and resist the urge to fix spelling mistakes or move things around. Just keep writing until you naturally reach the end. Don’t pause to make a coffee, answer a phone call or get distracted by emails. Focus 100% until the first draft is finished.
Amend and Re-arrange
Once you’ve got everything down, go through the article to amend, re-arrange and polish it. Feel free to add points you may have missed or remove irrelevant sections. If you veer off-topic, cut that content and save it for your next article. The hard part is over—you now have your article in rough form and can refine it.
Leave It To Ferment
It may be tempting to post your blog straight away—after all, we’ve been telling you this is a 30-minute blog! However, it’s a good idea to take a step back for at least a couple of hours before polishing it. This gives you a chance to come back to the blog with fresh eyes and make improvements.
Final Edit
When you re-read the blog after a break, you’ll spot typos or points that you may have missed earlier. The final edit is crucial to eliminate grammar and spelling errors. Even if your writing skills are excellent, the chances are you’ll still find a few small mistakes that need addressing in the final polish.
Don’t Beat Yourself Up!
Writing quick content is mostly about practice and mindset. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. Remember, perfectionism can be counterproductive. No one says, “I read a perfect article,” but they do say, “I read a great article!” So, aim for great content, not perfection!
Now that you’re armed with these tips, go ahead and write that high-quality 30-minute blog!
