By John Rampton, Forbes

It has been said that the problem with writers is that they don’t write. While there are exceptions, many brilliant writers’ work has never seen the light of day due to bad habits. If you’re a writer and want to complete your first novel, make six figures as a freelancer or have dreams of winning the Pulitzer for your poetry book, it’s time to get on board. I write a lot, literally everyday for sites like Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc as well as my personal hosting startup Hostt. If you’re working in a startup, you’re going to have to write a lot. Google likes content.

The most “successful” writers in the world aren’t necessarily the most talented (hello, E.L. James!). However, they do have characteristics that catapult them to success.

Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? The habits of highly successful writers may surprise you. It’s not all about brainstorming, finding a muse and looking for inspiration, (even though that helps, too.)

They match writing with speed
This is true of both professional, technical writers and creative writers. It’s great if you bust out a flawless blog—but not if it takes you five hours to do it. A successful writer does what they do well, but also in a timely manner. This is especially important to keep in mind for pro tech writers who get paid per word or a flat rate per piece/project.

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