How many articles can you wirite in one day?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by in7, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. lucyrkrause

    lucyrkrause Guest

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    #61
    It totally depends on my mood and niche. I can write upto 15 500 words articles in a day without a problem.
     
    lucyrkrause, Dec 8, 2009 IP
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    #62
    Between 5 and 15 -- depending on my mood.
     
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  3. leinski

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    #63
    I think it still depends on the topic. I, for example, can write 10 300-word articles about cooking or cleaning, but if it's about techy stuff, like automobiles or banking, I'd only write 5 to 7 300 word articles in a day.
     
    leinski, Dec 8, 2009 IP
  4. ArticleSpecialists

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    #64
    It is completely based on the familiarity with the topic, and how much research is needed. Once the data is in my head, then the words can flow.

    On a topic I know well, I can do 15+ 500 Word Articles in a day. If it is a new one, or one I'm not as comfortable in, it drops to about 10 a day.

    I have written as many as 25 in one day, but by the end of the day I thought I was losing my mind. For hitting a deadline, I will push upwards to 20 articles in a day, but it makes for a long day.
     
    ArticleSpecialists, Dec 9, 2009 IP
  5. leinski

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    #65
    Oh yes, I forgot, typing speed matters a lot. If you have tons of ideas, but you type sloooowly, then it's likely that there's less amount of articles accomplished.
     
    leinski, Dec 9, 2009 IP
  6. in7

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    #66
    I think that for most people, the typing speed is not an issue. Most people here, at least the content writers, probably type at a somewhat decent pace. This makes getting the words down a simple and fast matter. Finding the right words to put down becomes the hard part.

    I will agree that it can be tasking sometimes to research an area and then form content based on that research. But, when I spend what seems like a small amount of time researching, and it ends up taking me an hour to write an article, I can't help thinking that my typing speed is the culprit.

    I hope to eliminate this barrier through practice and be turning out 10 to 15 articles in a day instead of only 4 to 5. The members here have proven to me that it is certainly possible.
     
    in7, Dec 9, 2009 IP
  7. erwindegrave

    erwindegrave Active Member

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    #67
    Ahm.. it always depends on a topic.. There are topics which are easy to write about.. And another thing, I believe it also depends on the mood you have before writing.. :)
     
    erwindegrave, Dec 9, 2009 IP
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    #68
    I've been averaging about zero per day this past week. I'm having some serious procrastination issues.
     
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  9. ArticleSpecialists

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    #69
    And there lies the biggest reason for low productivity on almost every person - Procrastination.

    My worst productivity days are always when I procrastinate on starting to write, then I procrastinate on how I should write it, then procrastinate if it is good enough.

    When I just get up in the morning, finish breakfast, grab the cup of coffee, and start typing, the day all starts flowing and productivity is great.

    If I wait 30 minutes before getting started, it takes a lot more effort to get going.

    That is why I always make sure to turn on the laptop before heading downstairs, carry it along with me, so I have a reminder sitting right beside me while I finish breakfast.

    (It is also good to have a wife who enjoys shopping, she reminds me to get busy. Actually she is a great motivator, and gently reminds me what time it is, and not to let the day get away from me.)
     
    ArticleSpecialists, Dec 10, 2009 IP
  10. gvannorman

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    #70
    I have gotten behind on articles recently and had to work longer hours as means to get caught back up. Took a couple day off because of the Flu. I have worked as many as 15 hours in a day writing articles.

    This has brought the thought of outsourcing work, but with the quality that I have gotten in return, it just is not worth it. I want my clients to come back, so if I can give them the quality that they want they will be repeat.

    So, right now I use Market Samurai to lookup content on a subject. This gives me the research needed without actually having to look it up manually. I am sure that there are other research programs out there, but MS is just totally awesome. ;);)
     
    gvannorman, Dec 10, 2009 IP
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    #71
    Amen, Market Samurai is open during every writing project.
     
    ArticleSpecialists, Dec 10, 2009 IP
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    #72
    Around 1~2 hours depending on the subject of the article.
     
    Michael123, Dec 10, 2009 IP
  13. in7

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    #73
    I have heard of Market Samurai before. So, you guys have had a pretty good experience with it? I will have to look into that since a research aid could really improve productivity. Does anyone else recommend MS or something similar?
     
    in7, Dec 10, 2009 IP
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    #74
    Market Samurai is going to let you do some very quick research on what other phrases could or should be used in the article.

    It also is great for looking at high ranked blogs and articles to see what kind of content has been written about, and what the competitive articles look like.

    Once you've done some really fast research in MS, you then have good clues on what sites you may want to look at really quickly for other information. I'd guess MS cuts my research time in half. For a generic article, I may never leave MS.
     
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  15. AA_Shah

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    #75
    I can write 5-7 articles/day same length of 500 words
    (alongwith some online learning activities, not earning only)
     
    AA_Shah, Jan 21, 2010 IP
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    #76
    6 well researched ones in a day, with time left over for fun
     
    Mariela, Jan 21, 2010 IP
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    #77
    I will write 2 articles of 500 words in i hr, if the niche is my favorite one- Health and pet niche
     
    kittyluver, Jan 22, 2010 IP
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    #78
    Hi,

    I am a full time freelance writer.I work from 10am to 7pm with 1 hour break.I can manage upto 15 articles of 500 per day,depending on the project requirements I can stretch the number of hours I work to make sure the deadline is met.

    Thanks,
    Shruthi
     
    CaptaUTech, Jan 23, 2010 IP
  19. Glazyd

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    #79
    I write about 20 500-word articles daily. I can do this by studying a given topic for about 3 hours and write about all the important matters that I have learned. I think it all has something to do with creativity. I focus on matters that will be of great importance to readers.

    A touch of creativity will help you get the flow of words that you need to make sure that your content appeals to a market segment. Try to concentrate on the "need" that a market segment may have about a given topic and you will never run out of ideas even if you may not be "in the mood" to write that day.

    Please feel free to drop me a line any time if you need any assistance in getting articles done or marketing your business online. Have a nice day.
     
    Glazyd, Jan 24, 2010 IP
  20. malvika

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    #80
    It actually depends on many factors. Still, if the topic is not too technical I can write 5 articles of 500 words in a day.
     
    malvika, Jan 25, 2010 IP