How to Write Fast Under Pressure

by Philip Vassallo

Anyone who regularly deals with work-related writing deadlines knows the kind of paralysis that can take over when there's too much to accomplish and not enough time to compose a clear sentence. This indispensable guide reveals the easy, efficient, and confidence-building four-part process for keeping up and being productive--even under tight time constraints and concentration-sapping obstacles. The key lies in the mnemonic DASH: Direction--hitting the ground running with a sense of urgency; Acceleration--writing on the fly with a “beat-the-clock” mindset and an attitude that prizes volume over perfection; Strength--holding fast in the midst of chaos by employing a sensible quality control system and creating an environment conducive to writing; and Health--assuming a proactive stance by prioritizing work and preventing emergencies to minimize future pressures.Filled with helpful tools and time-saving techniques, How to Write Fast Under Pressure reveals how this immediately usable approach can help anyone can break through writer's block and write faster and better to meet any deadline.

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Steelwhisper · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is more or less an essay blown up to marketable proportions. The author makes several valid points, but I'd have preferred a more concise format. Geared towards writing as part of your work rather than fiction, this book still has valuable advice regarding perfectionism. It is however quite overpriced at £12 and I'm happy I could lend it instead.

[Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some handy tips on just getting that writing done.

[Emma Sea · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[Troy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for perfectionists. Unblocked my writers block in the workplace with its easy to follow process, resulting in development of 32 formal business documents (to Final document stage) in just 8 business days!

As a brainstormer and ideas generator I've always known about the creative right brain. My perfectionist logical left brain previously had me finding the perfect word or sentence before I could move to the next, leading to much frustration and lower quality documents.

I let go, trusted in the process and am now reaping the rewards.

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat superficial and puerile. Gist of the book could have been captured and delivered in a single chapter.

[Effendy Yahaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good guide for daily routine in working and studying.