If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you know about the problem that plagues just about everyone in the industry, having a bunch of unfinished projects.
Maybe you get new ideas mid-project, or maybe you lose confidence because of your pace?
First, stop worrying about that. With a little discipline and the following creative tips, you can get your book written to completion in 90 days or less. Check it out.
1000 Words a Day
One of the most common practices for quickly getting the first draft out is to simply commit to writing 1000 words per day. Within 90 days, you'll have a 90,000-word manuscript to start the editing phase with, and all you'll have to do is a bit of polishing.
The 1000 words don’t even have to be high-quality writing. The point is to get the book on paper before you put it off for so long you abandon it entirely. The key with this one is to truly commit to writing 1000 words. Some days, it might feel impossible to get 50 words onto the page. Push through it. There’s time for editing later on.
Get a Writing Buddy and Set a Goal
Writing is a solo endeavor for most people. You probably want to sit down and write whatever comes to mind without anyone else’s input or criticism. However, a teammate can help you in more ways than just providing feedback.
Find a trusted writing acquaintance who is also starting a project.
Set the goal to complete your manuscripts within 90 days and then log your progress each day. Check-in with each other once a week. This slight sense of competition, and the innate desire to not let your buddy down, might just be the push you need to stick with it.
The Rough Draft Sprint
You’re a writer. You have a dream. That dream means the world to you, and you aim to see it come to fruition. That’s what the rough draft sprint is all about: Putting your dream first. Don’t worry about setting goals or getting accountability partners. Just make your dream of finishing a book your priority. Use every opportunity you have, when you can’t write, to plan out what happens next in your book. When you get the chance to write, sit down and do it instead of watching TV, gaming, or doing other time wasters. You might feel like you’re sacrificing a lot, but your book will be finished well before the 90-day mark if you put in this level of commitment.
Do What’s Best for You
Finishing a book often feels impossible. Take it from us. We've had dozens of projects sit on the shelf for years until we finally figured it out. You can do the same. Try these tips, and if you need to make some adjustments, go ahead and use your best judgment. Good luck, wordsmiths.
About the Author
Nikolas Keel is a copywriter and fiction lover from Illinois. When he's not writing content for various companies and bloggers, he can be found guzzling coffee and weaving horror fiction.
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