This post by Elizabeth Spann Craig originally appeared on her site on 6/5/15.
There has been a good deal written about the need for self-publishing authors not to be in a rush to publish. And yet, there has been a good deal written about the need for self-publishing authors to quickly produce for financial success.
These bits of advice aren’t really as contradictory as they seem. The time to move things along, I believe, is when we’re writing. The time to be thoughtful and unhurried is during the packaging process…the editing and cover design. The finishing touches need time.
What can we do to make our writing go faster? Here are some things that have helped me:
On a daily basis:
Know what you’re going to write that day (at least the plot points).
Think about where you left off and what you’re going to say next before you open the laptop (I mull things over in the mornings as I let the dog out and as I’m making myself coffee.
Read the full post on Elizabeth Spann Craig’s site.