Write Faster Than You Think You Can — 10 (Almost-Stupid) Hacks

It is the mind that limits, and it is the mind that must be trained.

Lipika Sahu
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Every writer wants to write fast, but for most, it feels like running in a muddy swamp—straining hard but going nowhere.

But the thing is, writing fast has nothing to do with writing. I know…it doesn’t make sense. But here’s the thing.

Think of it like driving the car in race mode — giving the maximum thrust and gaining the maximum out of it. Writing in race mode is about gearing up one’s mind to leverage the most out of it.

And with some tiny tweaks, innocuous mind conditioning, and mini-systems in place, anyone can amp up their writing output.

Let’s go!

No introductions, please.

90% of writers get stuck here — “How do I start? Hmm…

Easily tagged as the real party pooper for writers, this can kill the mood. Fast. Stay away.

Writers don’t introduce themselves — they arrive. So, next time you sit to write, start with what you know about the topic.

1–2–3–4. Jot down the pointers and start writing. And circle back later to introduce the topic.

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