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A Transcript of... Organize 01 Get Organized |
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Welcome to another episode of Writing Tips for Content Creators. Today we're starting a new series on outlining and organizing. A lot of writers seem to have a problem with this -- maybe because it doesn't feel like a part of the art of writing. But it is a part of the craft, and something you can use to become more productive. Let's look at the first tip, which is simply... 1. Get Organized. I can tell you from experience, you gotta get organized and stay organized if you want to write an info product. Each time you get ready to write something new, ask yourself some very simple questions. – What is the focus of this book, article, newsletter, etc.? – What is the message that I want to get across to the reader? – What makes this writing different or special? – What is the order in which I need to divide categories? – Is this a believable idea and if not, how can I make it believable? – What kind of research do I need to perform? Once you've answered those questions honestly, you will have better focus to begin. I can't stress the importance of getting and staying organized. To really be productive you have to have a game plan and stick with it. You'll get lost without it. I've bought (and used, mind you =:) more planners and organizers than probably anyone else on the planet. Find me an office supply store and I'll likely come out with a new planner. They love to see me coming. But, it's money well spent. It is critical to my success as an author -- simply because it helps me to stay on target and complete my projects. |
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