The Relationship Between Earning Ability in Writing and Typing Skills That You Think You Know but Surprisingly Don't

There is a close relationship between the ability to earn through writing and typing skills.
However, to state the conclusion first,just because you are a fast typist does not necessarily mean you can earn money through writing!
I will explain specifically why this is the case from each perspective.

1. The impact of typing skills on writing

If your typing is fast and accurate, your writing productivity will improve in the following ways.

• Improvement in writing speed
  If your typing is slow, even if you have ideas, it takes time to turn them into text, and you cannot write smoothly. In other words, you end up losing out in terms of unit price, but if your typing is fast, your writing becomes faster, which is a major strength for projects where deadlines are important.

• Not hindering the flow of thought
  When writing while thinking, if your typing is slow, the flow of ideas is easily interrupted. Conversely, if you type fast, you can smoothly shape your thoughts, making it easier to produce higher-quality text.

• Efficiency in editing and rewriting
  Once you have written a piece, corrections and rewrites can be done in a short time if your typing is fast. In particular, being able to quickly reflect feedback from clients is a strength.

2. How does typing ability affect earnings in writing?

If your typing is fast, your work time is simply reduced, sothe amount written per hour increases. This is especially important for writers who are paid per character or per article.

Specific examples of the relationship between typing speed and earnings

Let's consider the following conditions.

• Number of characters per article: 3,000 characters

• Two writers with different typing speeds

  • Person A: 100 characters per minute (3,000 characters in 30 minutes)

  • Person B: 50 characters per minute (3,000 characters in 60 minutes)

• Article price: 5,000 yen

In this case, while Person A can earn 5,000 yen in 30 minutes, Person B earns 5,000 yen in 60 minutes, meaningPerson A has a higher hourly income.

Furthermore, since people who type fast can write more articles in the same amount of time, there will be a significant difference in monthly income as well.

3. Skills necessary to earn through writing and the position of typing

To earn through writing, there are actuallyimportant skills other than typing.
Conversely, you cannot earn money just by being a fast typist!
Why is that? It is as follows.

(1) Writing structure and logical thinking skills

• The ability to write in a structure that is easy for the reader to understand is necessary

• Skills to clarify arguments and develop them logically are required

(2) Research Skills

• Research skills are essential for gathering accurate information and writing reliable articles.

• In SEO writing, research that considers search intent is particularly important.

(3) Writing Expression and Vocabulary Skills

• The ability to write simple and easy-to-understand text is necessary.

• Word choice that resonates with readers and the rhythm of the writing are also important.

(4) Knowledge of Marketing and Sales Writing

• Beyond just writing articles, having sales writing skills that encourage reader action makes it easier to secure higher-paying jobs.

• Combining this with marketing skills allows you to accurately answer reader needs and questions, increasing reliability.

(5) Client Communication and Proposal Skills

Having the ability to accurately grasp client needs and make proposals makes it easier to secure recurring and high-paying projects.

4. Conclusion: Typing is important, but it is not enough on its own

Being fast at typing is an advantage for a writer, but that alone will not make you money. To succeed in writing, "Speed × Quality × Value Provision" is important.

Concrete Action Plan

• Improve typing speed → Master touch typing and improve WPM (words per minute).

• Improve writing quality → Learn writing structure, SEO, and sales writing.

• Target high-paying projects → Have a specialty and acquire high-paying client work.

To add, even if you are only fast at typing, if the quality of the article the client wants does not reach a certain standard, you will end up having to redo it, which effectively doubles your work. Therefore, you also need to improve the quality and value provision aspects.

Being fast at typing is a major advantage, but if you use that to improve your writing skills and become able to write more valuable text, you will be able to become a successful writer.

5. Reference: 3 Free Typing Software Recommendations for Improving Typing Skills from Active Writers

If you want to improve your typing skills to earn money through writing, the following free typing software is recommended.
These are the typing programs that I also used to rely on.

1. e-typing

✅ Features

• Specializes in Japanese typing practice

• You can feel your growth through score measurement by level

• Free to play without needing to log in

✅ Recommended points
Because you can practice typing based on sentences, it is useful for improving practical skills as a writer.

2. Sushi Da

✅ Features

• A game where you quickly type the sushi items that flow by

• Compete to see how accurately you can type within the time limit

• You can train your typing speed in a fun way

✅ Recommended points
You can practice typing with a good tempo, which leads to improved writing speed.

3. TypeQuick

*Although it is an English site, it can be used without any problems.

✅ Features

• Lesson format specialized for mastering touch typing

• You can learn the correct finger placement for the keyboard

• You can learn from the basics for free

✅ Recommended points
For beginners who want to solidify the basics of typing. By mastering accurate touch typing, your writing efficiency will improve significantly.

Let's utilize these software tools to increase your writing productivity!

Furthermore, if there is anyone who wants to earn money through writing, I have an article that includes my personal experience based on my own rules of thumb, so please take a look if you are interested.