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How much time do you spend for each article written?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by Enero, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. latoya

    latoya Active Member

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    #41
    1. It depends on the length and my familiarity with the subject.
    2. It depends on how much I already know. Typically, I spend anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours doing research. I've gotten good at finding what I'm looking for, so it doesn't take very long.
    3. I use Microsoft Word.

    There's really no specific way to write an article. It varies by writer and by subject.
     
    latoya, Apr 26, 2008 IP
  2. MisterEThoughts

    MisterEThoughts Member

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    #42
    Depending on the topic,length and the turn around time.
     
    MisterEThoughts, Jun 8, 2008 IP
  3. Tori

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    #43
    For me it depends not only on the topic but how focused I am at the time. If it is an article on parenting, which is many times something I can just write without the need to research then I can pop out a 500 word article in about 20 minutes. If the topic is more indepth such as real estate then it might take me 30-45 minutes to do one article.
     
    Tori, Jun 20, 2008 IP
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    #44
    The amount of time I spend writing an article varies greatly. I have written on a lot of topics so, some don't require as much research as others. It also depends on how long the actual article is.
     
    QuickWebContent, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  5. Danielu

    Danielu Active Member

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    #45
    Usually if i`m writing in mattern language i spend about 30 minutes. If the article is in english i spend about an hour.
     
    Danielu, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    #46
    Most of the time more than 2 hours. The main excuse is that I use the dictionary and the google-definitions, so my articles have sense.
     
    dancingintherain, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  7. lightless

    lightless Notable Member

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    #47
    1] Varies with many factors. I can write some topics in 10 minutes with no research due to intimate familiarity. Others may take many hours.
    2] Just enough to make the article good and informative. Too much research may make your brain explode and muddle your vision for an article.
    Beware of Info overloading .....
    3] Not really. The only software really needed is MS word.
     
    lightless, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  8. Sakariwrites

    Sakariwrites Active Member

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    #48
    Sometimes the keyword is an article is so familiar (example: "credit card") that I can write a 300-word article in perhaps 15 minutes. That again depends on how focused I am :)
     
    Sakariwrites, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    #49
    If it is a well-researched article that pays well, then it needs longer, probably 8-10 hours. If it is a simple article within 500 words, maybe an hour or two. I usually choose niche articles, unless for a long-standing client who needs some subjects I don't know much about.

    DP forum article rates have come down over the past two years, but I still have some good clients who recognize good work and are happy to pay for it.
     
    damyantig, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    #50
    Great questions!

    1. Usually 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on length and subject matter. Also depends on how many times I edit it. If it is going to a high-value client who is paying a lot, I edit it multiple times to ensure that it flows beautifully. If it is basic, cheap web content it only gets edited once and then one final read to ensure that it is good quality.
    2. I try to stick to subjects I know. I don't like research unless it is a subject I have an interest in, such as one I wouldn't mind reading about during my free time.
    3. Nope
     
    jkc, Jun 25, 2008 IP
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    #51
    More than 2 hours / post :)
     
    nhc1987, Jun 28, 2008 IP
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    #52
    If its for my own sites a good article can take up to 30 mins to create
     
    Cobrabid, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    #53
    It really depends on the topic I'm writing about, and the word count.

    500w articles easy (hard topic) - approx. 1 hour (1.5 hours)

    700w articles easy (hard topic) - approx 2 hours (2.5-3) :)
     
    cybil_geisha, Jun 29, 2008 IP
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    #54
    At first time, when you start to write any article, it takes a lot of will power and passion to write articles. You can make a regular practice of writing at least 4-5 articles every day. And after some days you will realize that article writing can be easy task if you make it routine activity. Its all about how much you practice.....
    Practice makes man perfect....
     
    vishbm, Jul 6, 2008 IP
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    #55
    The time really depends on the nature of the article.Some articles need extensive research while others may take minimal time.
    Usually an article with minimal research takes about 30-45 minutes to be submitted.
     
    saman01, Jul 11, 2008 IP
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    #56
    Well i depends on the length of the article . I usually spend 30 min for 350-500 words article!!
     
    AeeyoU, Jul 24, 2008 IP