How to Create Content Without Writing

I hated writing as a child. I hated it all through school as well. Even now, I run away at the thought of sitting down and banging out even 200 words each day. Instead, I rely on extemporaneous speaking and research to craft informative and easy to read blog posts.

It All Starts With An Idea

I collect my article ideas on my phone, in my notebook, and on just about anything else around me when they come to mind. I try to thing up at least 2-3 new ideas daily, regardless of quality. Generally, I get 1-2 good ideas each week.

Next, I Build An Outline

An outline is key to keeping your thoughts in order and highlighting key points for your speech. I find a simple template is all I need to keep everything together.

Now, The Fun Part

With my outline in hand, I plug in my headphones and start recording a memo on my phone. I record myself speaking through my thoughts on the outline, essentially recording a spoken version of the post! In as little as 20 minutes, I’ve got all the content I need to finish the article.

Humans speak at a speed of 100-150 words per minute. That means that in 20 minutes, I’ve gotten over 2000 words out on a topic. It would take me at least an hour to write that out, if I could even muster the willpower. Cheap transcription services like Rev.com and Trint.com make it easy to turn these words into an editable document.

Edit, Revise, And Review

After transcription, I start by finding my key points and arranging them into the outline. As I begin to edit and revise, I generally find I cut roughly half of my words from transcript to final product.

What I Love About This Process

I’m not a professional writer, I was barely a B-student in English class. Th