Writing Under Pressure

At times, having an extremely short deadline and a list of one million jobs to complete is the best formula known for producing a terrific piece of writing. The pressure which results creates a kind of adrenaline unlike any other and has the effect of focusing one's attention quite significantly.

Where time is unlimited and a lack of busy-ness is the prevailing condition, a job that might normally take only 30 minutes can draw out to a full day's occupation. Conversely, a person who only has a spare 20 minutes in their day can complete several important jobs within this very small window of time. "If you want something done, ask a busy person" is a saying which holds true in reality. Busy people are able to achieve much more in a 24 hour period than a person with only one or two commitments. The busy person employs skills such as prioritising, one minute managing and clearly delineating between work and relaxation time. They are able to achieve it all through careful planning.

Procrastination is the one true enemy. My house is never cleaner when I have a big marking job to do or, back when I was at university, when an assignment was due. Someone else I know is a master procrastinator - instead of marking student assignments, he has been known to go around oiling door hinges (to stop them squeaking - or so he says!).

Obviously, to produce a high quality piece of writing which shows depth of understanding and clear purpose, you cannot dash off something in a hurry. Where raw ability will only get you so far, preparation and planning will take you much further. Further still, an opportunity to reflect on the writing you have done will certainly be beneficial to the finished product. This is best achieved by setting yourself a time frame and working to it. You will find that planning to use time efficiently is the very best method to follow in order to craft a quality piece of writing.

Best of all, you will find you have more time to do the things that you find most enjoyable, once the writing is complete.

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