Summary

The article argues that it's possible to maintain high-quality writing while producing a large quantity of work, challenging the notion that one must choose between quality and quantity.

Abstract

The author of the article refutes the idea that writers must choose between producing high-quality pieces less frequently or churning out a high volume of lower-quality content. They advocate for aiming to create a large number of high-quality articles, suggesting that practice and consistency can lead to both quality and quantity. The author points out that even famous writers who are prolific in their output do not sacrifice quality, and they argue that frequent publishing can increase the chances of producing standout work. The article also touches on the idea that consistent content production, even if it's high in volume, can help build a memorable presence, and that the perceived dichotomy between quality and quantity often stems from laziness or unfounded perfectionism rather than genuine constraints.

Opinions

The author believes that it's possible to produce a high volume of content without compromising on quality, and this is achieved through practice and dedication.
They criticize the notion of having to choose between quality and quantity as a "walking contradiction," using examples of prolific famous writers who maintain high standards.
The author suggests that a large output increases the likelihood of creating exceptional work, likening it to having more chances to produce "sprinkles of quality."
They argue that frequent posting, even if it might annoy some readers, can ensure that an audience remembers the writer.
The author expresses that the preference for quality over quantity can sometimes be an excuse for laziness or procrastination, especially when writers have ample time but produce infrequently.
They emphasize that creativity and the ability to write daily do not necessarily decline with frequent writing, and that consistency in producing quality work is key to success in content creation.

Does quantity decrease the quality of your writing?

Nope, here’s why.

Would you rather have one really fucking awesome article for the whole month or thirty sub-par articles that barely got any views?

Hmmmmmm…

Well, how about neither?

I want thirty fuckin awesome articles a month or more. There, I said it. In fact, I want thirty amazing articles mixed with some sub-par and shitty ones too.

For some reason, it always has to be one or the other with a lot of writers. But two things can be true at once.

Let me explain.

Quality or quantity?

Let’s answer this controversial question first that everyone seems to struggle with. In the writing world, some people publish almost every day and some people publish one or two articles per week.

Cool. Do whatever’s best for you and your time constraints.

Honestly, there are two schools of thought I see. The people who want to publish killer quality content that results in less publishing and the people who want to publish as much content out as possible to see what sticks.

Here’s the answer to that question: f**k that question.

Why?

I mean, it’s a walking contradiction. Just look at some of the most famous writers in the world. Most of them put out content like crazy, yet the quality is always there — and that takes years of practice.

Let’s just call a spade a spade. Would I buy one Beyonce album over five Migos albums (sorry if you’re a Migos fan)? Yes. The main reason is because the quality is there.

But let’s look at singles. I can take one song from a Migos album that I’ll like better than a Beyonce song. Even though it pains me to say that, Migos do have some great singles, just not albums.

What I’m trying to say here is that large output gives you a larger chance to have those sprinkles of quality you’re looking for.

Annoy people with your content so they won’t forget you.

Is it annoying to the reader to get constant notifications from you daily?

I guess you can say that, but ultimately it depends on the person. Some people write stuff I know I’ll be interested in so I always read when I get a notification. But there are some blogs I had to unsubscribe from because they put out darn near five posts a day and the content just wasn’t interesting to me.

If you post a lot of interesting content that people want to read, it doesn’t matter how many times you post. People can’t get enough of it.

Annoy the heck out of people if that’s what it takes for you to build a following. Even if they hate you, they’ll remember you as the person who wouldn’t stop posting so damn much.

To be honest, most people just put quality over quantity because they’re too lazy.

There are tons of people who publish 1–2 articles per week and have no time constraints whatsoever. What are they waiting for?

An idea, a new picture that no one’s ever used before, a mindblowing intro that will pop into their head in the next three days?

If it takes you that long to come up with an idea, yikes. Second of all, pictures aren’t hard to find at all, they’re free and easy to use on this platform. Lastly, writing an intro can be hard, but there are so many different ways to start a blog post, all you really have to do is read someone else’s and copy their technique.

Sorry for the rant.

This is no knock to the people who make more in-depth articles that take hours to research and curate. We need that.

But that’s not laziness — that’s perseverance. For the people who aren’t making in-depth articles and have no time constraints, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t write one every day.

That’s what I’m doing right now.

Final Thoughts

The main point of this blog post is to show how dumb the question “Quality or quantity?” truly is.

There doesn’t have to be an “or”. There’s no universal rule that says you need one or the other or you’re screwed because there are plenty of cases that denounce that argument.

Writing daily doesn’t kill your creativity.

Creativity isn’t something you have to simmer on. When it comes to you, it comes. There are some days when it doesn’t come, don’t get me wrong. But that doesn’t mean you can’t practice your writing skills and get better at your craft just because you think you have a crappy idea.

Overall, blogging comes down to consistent quality work. That’s what any content creator would tell you.

If you prioritize quantity and quality, well, I know you’ll pop off, but I’ll let you see that with your own eyes.