How long does it take you to write a blog post? A few hours, half a day, a whole day, maybe longer. However long it takes you, I’m guessing it’s probably longer than you’d like. But what if I told you I could help you write a blog post in under an hour.

It’s totally possible, and with my step by step guide you’ll learn how to speed up blog writing so that you can create consistent content freeing up your time to focus on the other more important areas of your business.

So, are you ready speed demons? Let’s write a blog post in under an hour!

Why You Need To Write Blog Posts Faster

OK, so you want to write blog posts faster, great you’re in the right place. But before we crack on with those fast blog writing tips, I want you to think about why you need to.

The obvious answer is time, right? I’m sure you’d all benefit from getting things done quicker and saving time in your day. However, learning to write blog posts faster isn’t just about saving time. You see, the more efficient you are at writing your blog posts, the more content you produce. This creates consistency in your blog post schedule. And we all know, consistency is everything when it comes to online visibility!

The more valuable, optimised content you share online, the more the search engines will reward you. Your website will be marked as an active, trusted source of information and will be ranked much higher than those websites that lie dormant.

Another benefit to quick content creation is that it boosts productivity. The more you write, the easier it is to write. It’s that simple. Once you get on a roll, the words flow more freely, the ideas keep coming. Ask any creative, the act of being creative is a catalyst for more creativity.

That’s 3 good reasons as to why you should speed up your blog writing:

• Save time
• Keep consistent
• Boost productivity

Now, let’s look at the 5 steps you need to take to write a blog post in under an hour:

Step 1: Choose What To Write About

One of the major things that can hinder the blog writing process is not knowing what you’re going to write about. You can help this situation by keeping a list of brainstormed blog post ideas. Whether you’re old school like me and like to jot them down in a notebook, or if you prefer to keep things digitally stored on your laptop, make sure you have those blog post ideas easy to hand so you can use them for inspiration.

Remember, your blog posts should focus on answering common questions or addressing the pain points of your audience. This will help narrow down your topics and give you a targeted area to focus your writing on.

Time spent choosing a topic – 2 minutes (tops!)

Step 2: Plan Your Blog Post Structure

Once you’ve chosen your topic, it’s time to structure your blog post. This can be a bit of a sticking point for some people when it really doesn’t need to be.

You can run the risk of spending far too much time overthinking how things should be laid out and what the post should look like. And before you know it an hour’s flown by and you’ve achieved diddly squat.

Yes, structure is important, but you’ll soon realise that once you’ve written one blog post, all other blog posts can follow the same format. I always follow the same structure in my blog posts, you can go back and have a look at my other posts to compare if you like, but for now let’s take this one as an example.

My post is structured as follows:

• H1 title and main image
• Introduction
• Main body content complete with H2 headings (divided by H3 headings if needed)
• Images every 3rd subheading (depending on length)
• Calls to action (CTAs) halfway down and at the end
• Final thoughts as my conclusion
• Author Bio

A clear structure gives you a personalised template that you can use on your blog posts time and time again. Not only saving you time, but also creating recognizable content for your readers.

Time spent planning your blog post structure – 3 minutes

Read more – How To Structure A Blog Post Like A Pro: A Simple Guide

Step 3: Start Writing!

Right, on to the juicy bit, the writing. This is by far the hardest part of creating a blog post and even harder if writing doesn’t come naturally to you. What I will say is that writing gets easier the more you practice it, so keep at it

The key to getting a blog post written is to just do it. Perfect doesn’t matter at this stage, you’ll be editing it later anyways, what’s most important is that you get those words tapped out.

I’m going to be completely honest with you, I am a MASSIVE procrastinator. I’m even worse when tasked with writing a blog post when I’m not in the mood (but hey when it’s your job you gotta write when ya gotta write!). You name it, I’ll find something to do other than sit and write that blog post. Washing machine needs emptying, dog food needs ordering, toilet needs cleaning, eyebrows need plucking, Facebook needs scrolling through, you name it I’ll find a job that needs doing.

When I feel myself heading towards procrastination mode I have to get strict with myself and I suggest you do the same. To avoid distractions and general faffing about, try setting your own deadlines. Set a timer on your phone and switch off all other distractions – mute notifications, put on headphones, put a do not disturb sign on the door etc.

If you know you only have a limited amount of time to do something in you are far more likely to get it done within that timeframe. It can also help if you have an accountability buddy, someone who can check in with you to make sure you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. It’s amazing how productive you can be when you know you’ve got someone to answer to!

Time spent writing your blog post – 40 minutes

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Step 4: Add The Essentials

You’re almost there, but the clock’s still ticking, so let’s get this blog post done. The writing part’s done, but your blog post is still missing some vital components to help with its SEO.

Now’s the time to come up with an attention grabbing title that will attract more readers to your website. I always save fine tuning my title until after I have written the blog post. I find it a lot easier to make the final tweaks and get the right keyword in there when I know the precise direction the blog post has taken.

When choosing a title for your post make sure it is clear, relevant to what you have written, useful to your reader, and interesting enough to grab attention. If you can, try to add a number or promise of a solution to a specific problem, for example in this blog post I have shown you how to write a blog post in under an hour.

As well as the title, you need to add the following to your blog post:

• Images
• CTAs
• Internal links
• External links

Time spent adding the essentials – 5 minutes

Step 5: Efficient Editing

Right, we’re on the final step to write a blog post in under an hour, it’s editing time. Once you’ve written your post and added in all those SEO essentials, you need to give it a read through and check for spelling and grammar.

ALWAYS use a spellchecker. You could have absolute eagle eyes, but spellings can still go unmissed especially when you’ve spent the past 40 minutes looking at your own writing. But equally try not to get too hung up on the details. I regularly use slang words and extra punctuation marks and it has become part of my writing style. If anything, it makes my writing more recognizable to my readers – it’s my own unique blog voice coming out.

Don’t get stuck in trying to be perfect. We all know perfect doesn’t exist. The odd mistake here and there isn’t going to be a deal breaker, but spending ages going through your post with a fine tooth comb will slow the whole process down and make it far less enjoyable for you.

Have a final read through to make sure the post flows naturally and logically and then there’s just one more thing you need to do… Hit the publish button!

Time spent editing your blog post – 7 minutes

Final Thoughts

I bet you thought it was a load of old bull when you first read that I’d be able to get you to write a blog post in under an hour. Am I right? I mean not gonna lie, I was a little dubious myself!

However, when you break down the blog writing process, plan in advance, and when you stop all that fannying about and just get on and do it, being able to write a blog post in under an hour is more achievable than you realise.

In fact, as further proof, although granted you will have to take my word for it, this very blog post you’re reading now was written in under an hour. Proving it is completely possible to publish quality, value driven, optimised content quickly and efficiently.

When you follow these 5 steps you can write a blog post in under an hour.

Let’s quickly do the maths…

Time taken to write a blog post:

• Choose a topic – 2 minutes
• Structure – 3 minutes
• Writing – 40 minutes
• Editing – 5 minutes
• Essentials – 7 minutes

Total time = 57 minutes

Well done, I knew you could do it. Now, you just need to keep going!

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Author Bio

Bex Stafferton is a blogger who started off writing her blog The Art of Healthy Living as a hobby when she was a stay at home mum and caring for her two young children. The same blog now earns her a full time salary while working part time hours.

Bex is on a mission to help teach businesses how having a blog on their website is a valuable marketing tool. Helping to build a strong online presence, grow an engaged audience, and increase sales.

When she’s not blogging, Bex spends her time hiking up mountains, trail running, cuddling her two cockapoos, and volunteering at a local wildlife rescue centre.