How to Write Fast When It`s Due Yesterday October 11, 2009

Write quickly, easily and effectively—no matter how tight the deadline.

The clock is ticking and the report you promised is already a day late. You’ve got only thirty minutes to get a proposal finished in time for an important meeting. Whatever business you’re in, the one thing you can always count on is more deadlines, and a good many of them involve some kind of writing.

This highly focused, one-day writing skills workshop gives you fast, proven techniques to beat fear, writer’s block, constant interruptions and difficult, time-sensitive circumstances. You’ll explore a unique method known as DASH (Direction, Acceleration, Strength, Health) to systematically conquer your writing challenges—yet still express ideas and opinions clearly and appropriately.
How You Will Benefit

* Use special writing techniques that will help you stay calm in the midst of chaos
* Discover ways to jump-start the writing process and see how to prioritize writing tasks
* Master powerful thinking skills and create a mindset that encourages spontaneity
* Create a sense of urgency and attention to purpose that helps you use time efficiently
* Develop a mindset that focuses on pure speed to complete writing tasks quicker

What You Will Cover

* Discovering the roadblocks to writing under pressure
* The DASH approach for quick writing turnaround
* How best to incorporate preexisting material and cut extraneous information
* Achieving different styles to accommodate different signatures
* Making effective use of familiar structures and language
* Creating an efficient, writing-friendly environment
* Balancing perfection and productivity
* Planning proactively for the inevitable emergencies

Who Should Attend

All business professionals who experience time-sensitive deadlines and have a need to be able to write quickly under pressure, or individuals who just want to write faster in order to get more accomplished in less time.
Extended Training Description

Learning Objectives

* Direction–Hit the Ground Running with Creative Get-Started Techniques to Meet Writing Deadlines
* Acceleration–Determine Which Documents Need Planning and Checking and Which Do Not to Streamline the Writing Process
* Strength–Develop a System for Maximizing Creativity to Improve Efficiency
* Health–Plan as Early as Possible to Avoid Time-Consuming Emergencies

Direction—Hitting the Ground Running

* Recognize Time-Wasting Myths and Time-Management Realities in the Writing Process
* Meet Writing Deadlines by Using Proven Techniques to Get Started Quickly

Acceleration—Writing on the Fly

* Prioritize Writing Tasks to Put First Things First
* Use Techniques to Write Faster Under Pressure

Strength—Standing Fast in the Midst of Chaos

* Create an Environment Conducive to Writing Efficiently
* Learn the Quality Control Process from the Top Down

Heart—Planning for the Unexpected

* Gain Confidence to Meet Writing Challenges
* Cultivate a Proactive Plan to Write Under Pressure

Official Website: http://www.focustraco.com/index.php/tm-training-schedule/details/253-110207