Almost every writer has been faced with the mind blowing process of “how to create high-quality content, quicker.”  This is especially true for new writers and those that work in the content marketing field where the demand for new and fresh content is constant.  New fresh content is important in social media marketing as it engages the target audience, hence the need to develop this content in a fast manner.

The reality is, coming up with high quality, persuasive content will take some time; however, it does not have to take “all your time” as there are useful tactics you can apply to increase your writing productivity.  Here you will find kickass tactics that you can practice daily to improve your writing speed:

1) What do you believe?
Writing starts from the “inside”; how you feel about a given topic will greatly influence whether you are motivated to write about it or not.  For example, if you have been assigned a writing task about IT, and you find such topics too “technical” and lets face it down right boring, then you will probably write this article at a snail’s pace, and it might not even be high quality. It may just be flat out lousy!  Your subconscious mind has great influence on your writing speed and the quality of article you will deliver, so believe that you can write any given topic brilliantly and you will.

2) Begin with your writing goal
Even before picking a pen or launching MS word or note, you should have a clear goal of what you want your target audience to take away from your article. Your article needs to be killer. Ask yourself, what is the ultimate goal that you are trying to achieve from this piece of writing?  What information or action do you want your readers to absorb?  What do you want your target audience to walk away with from your article?

Once you have a clear goal of what you want your writing to achieve, you can start writing with this in mind.  By beginning with your intended purpose in mind, you will save time and won’t be horrified at the amount of time you are spending on writing.

3) Keep your article short and sweet
There is a common phrase used in the marketing industry, abbreviated as “KISS” (Keep It Simple, Stupid). This concept should also be applied in writing. High-quality content means “high quality”, and not necessarily long. Most writers have the tendency to be “wordy”, but simple, short and sweet content can be quite engaging and even informative. I recommend 450 to 700 words.

This essential concept applies mostly when you are writing online content where the majority of people searching for information usually want it served up in a simple and easy format that is inspiring and persuasive. Remember that most of the online users will want the information they are looking for to be served up quickly.

4) Have an ideas diary
Generating ideas for articles is one of the most time-consuming parts of creating high-quality content. Most experienced writers will tell you that if you have an idea or concept that you want to cover in your piece of writing, words will often come easily and therefore, you will write quickly. 

One of the ways you can generate great ideas quickly is by keeping an ideas diary, that way if an interesting idea snaps into your brain at any time or place, you can record it on your smartphone or simply write it down in your diary.  You can also write ideas you get from reading blogs, newspapers or by simply watching TV, to use later in your writing.

5) Keep a topic list
Coming up with topics for your content can also be quite a challenge and time-consuming task. Come up with a potential topic list before you begin to write, to help you write faster. Ask friends and family to give you a list of questions that they have about what you do and use those for your topics. Simple, but BRILLIANT!

6) Plan
If you want to write high-quality content fast, you really need to plan your writing. When you plan which sub-headings or topic you want to cover, you will limit the time you are likely to spend rearranging paragraphs that are out of place (due to failure to plan).

7) Write First, Edit later
Writing as your edit can waste a lot of time. So, put all your ideas down first, before you start editing to save on time.

8) Set a deadline
Set a deadline of what you want to achieve within a particular time frame.  When you have a time limit, you will work harder and faster to complete your tasks within this set time.

Writing high-quality content quickly is important in today’s fast society; especially in the social media marketing field where there is constant demand for high quality and inspiring content. Use the above tips to create high quality, inspiring content as quickly as possible.

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If you don’t know what Youtube is by now, you’ve most likely been living under a rock the last ten years. The video sharing site grew tremendously quickly and was bought by internet giant Google for $1.65 billion less than 2 years after it went live. Since then, the site has continued to expand.

Earlier this year, a new video sharing service called Periscope was officially launched by Twitter. The app was spotted by Twitter in the early development stage and the company quickly swooped in, reportedly purchasing the app for just shy of $100 million. Periscope has been called a game-changer, much like Youtube was a decade.

Businesses are paying attention and many are wondering which of the two platforms will be more effective at promoting their brand. The answer, of course, depends on your individual businesses needs. Here’s a guide to how Youtube and Periscope stack up against each other.

Youtube

Youtube has been around for a decade and is very well-established. Users create, watch, and share videos. Businesses have some great advantages when using Youtube to promote their brand.

Wide Audience

Youtube videos garner more than 4 billion views every day and it’s the third most visited website in the world. The website is particularly strong with users ages 18-34, outranking even cable television networks.

Easily Re-purpose Content

Business can re-use content they’ve already created, such as blog posts or podcasts, and re-purpose them into videos to post on Youtube. Essentially, you are getting more bang for your buck.

Periscope

Periscope is the new kid on the block, so it doesn’t have nearly as many users and a lot of people still have not even heard of it. It’s based on mobile live streaming, meaning people can broadcast the video they record live, allowing them to easily share with viewers around the world. Users can follow each other and receive notifications when your stream goes live. Old videos are archived so people still have the chance to view previously recorded videos.

Gain Followers Quickly

While Youtube does offer video streaming, users must use an invite link to watch. Periscope on the other hand offers instant following and viewers can tune in to whatever they want, making it easy to gain followers quickly.

Open Market Spaces

Since Periscope is new, there are no heavy weights really and there’s room for shifting. Users can ‘like’ your content up to 500 times, meaning that good content can bring you up quickly and you have a chance to become a top Periscoper.

Works Well For

Periscope’s unique platform makes it a great place to share cutting-edge events, interactive games, situations that need instant feedback, how to’s, recipes, natural phenomena, and interviews.

Which Platform Is Best for Your Brand

Both platforms can be useful and it depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Brands that are already well established and have the resources to pursue both should. For smaller companies, Periscope presents a great opportunity to gain followers quickly and become an established authority from the ground up. Once you are more established you can use the Periscope following to break into Youtube.

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