How to write an article in 30 minutes
It’s easier than it looks
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I love my writing shortcuts.
Most of us don’t have the luxury of time. We need writing ideas that are quick to execute.
I’ve built a $80k writing business alongside my study by using templates.
They’re my cheat code for writing.
Let me share my favorite three.
1. Reveal an achievement (and share the lessons)
People follow those who are where they want to be.
This is why celebrating successes wins you fans. People see your results and are drawn to you. You can celebrate almost everything.
Some of my examples:
Self growth:
I Journaled Every Day For 90 Days. Here’s What I Learned5 Lessons I’ve Learned From 4 Years of Studying Self-ImprovementWriting growth:
3 Awful Writing Mistakes I’ve Made (That I Won’t Let You Make)I’ve Written Over 500 Articles — Here’s What I Wish I Knew When I StartedTips to make this work
Celebrating can turn readers off if done poorly. Frame your article as helpful and inspiring to others. It’s never about you.
Share your delight but include your astonishment too. Inspire the reader to believe they can achieve the same results.
Ironically smaller achievements can be more effective than huge ones. How I made my first $100 online is more attractive than I’m making $10/month. People are drawn to what is attainable.
2. Super long listicle
Readers can’t resist a listicle.
Make it super long and you’ll have it done in minutes. 17 ways is easier to write than 3 ways. List everything you know on the topic. Write 3/4 sentences on each. Then you’re done.
I keep a file where I dump all my ‘quick writing tips’. Once I have 13+ I turn them into an article.
Super easy.
Why this works:
Numbers make writing sound more authoritative and believable. They create an itch people have to scratch. And imply the article is packed with value.
Read these two titles and notice your reaction:
How to save money each week
7 ways to reduce your spending by $100 every week
The second one causes a stronger reaction in our brain. The specifics make the title powerful and persuasive.
Some of my examples:
10 Rules I Follow Everyday (please steal)4 Things You Should Start Doing to Save 100+ Hours Every YearTips to make this work:
Start with a title. Then brain dump all the ideas you have. Make the title provocative and bold. ‘Unfair advantage’ worked well in my first example.
Make your language strong and direct. The article needs to feel fast and energetic.
3. How I…
Readers love to see how you do something.
So take them behind the scenes. Give them a step-by-step guide to what you do. You might think no-one is interested. But trust me. A live example beats generic platitudes.
Explain how you:
read so many books
save 15% each month
eat healthy meals all week
Anything related to your niche works. It’ll be quick to write because no research or thinking is needed.
Why this works:
We’re drowning in platitudes and being told what to do. The winning writers show readers how to do it.
Taking readers behind the curtain will deepen your relationship. It humanizes you and makes you relatable.
Some of my examples:
How I Find My Writing Voice (and how you can too)How I Tricked My Brain to Enter Deep Focus (The Focus Formula)Tips to make this work:
It’s not about you — Remember it’s for your reader. Don’t bore them with needless details. Only share what’s useful to them.
Show your credibility — we are intrigued by those who find success. So drop that in. What does this process help you achieve? Use numbers.
Reveal what hasn’t worked — include ideas you’ve tried that didn’t work.
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-Zohvib
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