An Amazingly Simple Writing Strategy You Need To Do This Month
It’s so simple it hurts
I think you are working too hard.
That’s right, coming up with 10 ideas a day, writing a new draft every one to two days, and publishing those different ideas and stories every day is probably wearing you out. I know it does for me.
So, why not simplify your writing life?
What if you could do a lot of front-end work and then simply do a little bit as the week goes on. Or, maybe you do it all in a day or two and then you can focus on other creative pursuits.
In fact, I have a strategy that will help you go from writing blog posts every day and putting off your book or product to having blog posts done and the freedom to create that big project.
It’s simple. Affordable. And it will help you get things done and enjoy writing at the same time. Are you ready for it?
One Post To Rule Them All
I’m going all Lord of the Rings on you right now. Yet, this strategy is like the ring that rules all the others. And here’s the thing, you won’t turn into a crazy mountain creature with a high voice. It will actually give you a little bit of freedom!
Let’s break down my “One Post To Rule Them All” Strategy.
№1 — Write one post that is at least five minutes long.
It all starts with one post. A long one. A post that you put a lot of time and effort into writing. In this post, you will have multiple sections touching on the topic you are writing about.
This should be a post that you spend a lot of time writing and editing so that you can publish at the beginning of the week, say, Monday. That way it starts getting people thinking about your topic.
Then, you take that post, and you cut it up into pieces. Smaller rings, that revolve around the main topic, but go a little deeper with the section of the main post.
№2 — Write two to three new posts based on your long post.
These are typically shorter posts, say 3–5 minutes reading time. They take one aspect of the greater post and break it down a little more. This gives a connection to the first post, which you will backlink.
This will also provide a little more detail into the previous post but on one topic. Why would you do this? First, for consistency. This way you can keep writing on one topic and crank out a smaller post.
Second, you do this for simplicity. You aren’t jumping from topic to topic, you are honing a message and an idea. This will help connect you with the readers that resonate with this idea.
№3 — Gives back time for other projects.
Because you are writing on the same topic, you are going to get more time back to yourself for other projects, like the book you have been trying to write. Or a course you want to design and sell. The key is getting that time back.
The great thing is that you can start the first long post then copy and paste the smaller chunk out. Then you add an intro and ending with a quick rewrite on that smaller chunk to add more meat. This makes your writing process faster.
With that time back you can work on other projects, or start an entirely new project. It's an easy and effective way of creating content so you can stay consistent without burning yourself out.
Bonus — It gives you the content to write a book.
You’d be surprised how a 7-minute read plus three little 3-minute reads can add up into a book. Or at least your first draft. That’s how I do it most of the time.
In fact, you can take those 16 minutes worth of writing and add a few more little chapters with something you have previously written and have a quick first draft for a short book.
In fact, I would encourage you to start doing this now so that you can write your first book or your next one. It’s the exact formula I use to write my books. They always come out of one main post, with follow-up posts that help me to write my books.
***Check out my short book that talks all about it!***
Final Thoughts
I want to encourage you to give yourself a break. Simplify your writing life. And join my little impromptu challenge to simplify your writing. It’s this little challenge that got me thinking about how I could help you with writing across the board and even write your first book.
Don’t forget, writing can be fun, productive, and most of all helpful to ourselves and to others.
So, why not let it be easy and fun again. Try the One Post To Rule Them All System next week. You might just like how things turn out. Especially if you get that time back for your projects or your family.
How do you typically write your articles? Do you do something similar? Or something completely different? Share in the responses below!
