You see it, too.
Every day, there is new content and an endless cycle of production. You also should get your share of sweat in this production and consumption frenzy. But sometimes it’s exhausting.
You start writing, but the voices of doubt inside you stop you. You put in so much effort, but the statistics are on the floor. You see other writers’ successes and think, “Why can’t I do it?”
Well, if writing a lot and fast is necessary, how will you ensure each article has a soul? There is a methodology for being productive without losing the soul of writing.
Let me explain. What I tell you might completely change your perspective on writing.
I mean, I hope so.
But there’s one question we must address first: is speed alone enough to create meaningful content?
Is Speed Enough? (What Really Matters?)
Many stories on the Medium feed impose the need to write fast.
Writing fast is important, yes.
But just writing fast won’t make you a good writer.
If that were the case, wouldn’t the writers who produce the most also be the most successful?
I think the truth is this:
If you only focus on speed, your content will be superficial and forgettable.
Readers do not connect with soulless content that algorithms skip over. (And we already know that algorithms are experts in deciding what they consider and what they don’t)
Articles that do not connect with their readers disappear over time.
📌 You can write an article quickly, but for the article to really leave a mark, it requires depth.
Speed alone doesn’t make you a great writer, but training yourself to write quickly and effectively does.
So how can we both write fast and maintain quality?
Learning to Write Fast
Strengthen the Writing Muscle.
Successful athletes constantly train to become better. Writing is like a muscle as well.
The more you write, the faster you become. You want to write fast. But sometimes, you get stuck right after the first sentence.
You stare at the blank screen, and nothing comes. Writing the next word feels like climbing a mountain. The way to overcome this is to train writing like a muscle. To strengthen your mind’s writing muscle, here are some techniques:
✔ Free Writing Exercises: Write for 10 minutes without worrying about your writing.
✔ Pomodoro Technique: Focus for 25 minutes and take a 5-minute break.
✔ Repeat.
When your mind is programmed to write, sentences flow into the editor.
Ways to Preserve Quality While Writing Fast
Write with a Plan (Don’t Waste Your Brain Power!)
Planning an article beforehand multiplies your speed. But maybe you sometimes make this mistake too:
You start writing but get lost in the middle of the topic. Your energy is high initially, but you run out by the end. While trying to gather the article, you lose its essence.
Instead:
Create an outline.
✔ Introduction: Introduce the topic and capture the reader’s interest.
✔ Development: Explain the crucial points and elaborate.
✔ Conclusion: Close the article firmly and leave a message for the reader.
📌 When you have a plan, you don’t feel empty while writing.
Speed Alone Is Not Enough! (Why Do Soulless Contents Disappear?)
Producing content is not just adding words. That’s why sometimes we feel like this:
✔ “Am I writing just to appease the algorithm?”
✔ “Am I losing my own voice?”
🎯 If your writing doesn’t make you feel anything, it won’t make others feel anything. I think you must first excite yourself and feel what you write.
To achieve this: You can utilize the golden rules.
Golden Rules to Protect the Soul of Your Writing
Protect Your Own Voice (That’s What Makes You, You!)
📌 If you write like everyone else, nobody remembers you. You remain just one of the many stories on the main feed.
Sometimes, imitating successful writers on Medium may seem like a good idea. Of course, I’m not talking about taking inspiration here.
✔ “If I use their format, will I succeed too?”
✔ “If I write like them, will the algorithm notice me too?”
But don’t forget one thing:
✔ Take inspiration from other writers, but don’t copy them verbatim.
✔ Write like you’re speaking; let people hear your voice.
✔ Share your own experiences.
✔ Turn It into a Story (Connect the Reader!)
People can forget statistics. But they never forget a well-told story. Especially the deep emotional changes they feel in that story.
✔ Share a memory.
✔ Tell about someone trying to solve a problem.
✔ Or tell how you overcame a challenge.
📌 If readers find themselves in the story, they won’t abandon your writing.
And they constantly remember your words. And hopefully, they become addicted to your words.
Add Depth (Shallow Content Is Forgotten!)
Nowadays, everyone produces content. But how many truly add depth?
So, how do we add depth to a story we write?
✔ Do real research.
✔ Include different perspectives.
✔ Analyze and add your own commentary.
🎯 If you produce content with depth, people will repeatedly return to you.
Conclusion: Real Writers Write Fast but Also Deeply
Writing fast is definitely important. It means less exhaustion and more output.
But if you lose your soul or never find it in the first place, your stories will be forgotten. Maybe they won’t be read at all.
Therefore:
✔ Learn to write faster. (Training)
✔ Plan better.
✔ Use storytelling to draw the reader in.
✔ Add depth, don’t be superficial.
And most importantly…
📌 Find your own voice and never lose it.
Because your voice is what separates you from a machine. That will also be what distinguishes you from AI-generated content.
🚀 Now, take your pen (or keyboard) and start writing. Let this be your first training.
They say wisdom grows when it’s shared. Have you ever had a moment where writing just clicked?
Share your story in the comments — I bet it will inspire someone who needs to hear it today 💙