How to write faster essays?

I do English Literature. A top essay is 1300 words in 40 - 45 mins.

The problem is I can only manage 600 words in 40 mins. It's not the handwriting that's holding me back, it's the thinking. I get so bogged down in the analysis it wastes so much time.

What should I do?

do u make sure to write a plan before starting to write? just structuring everything out, adding a few points here and there can be beneficial as you can just refer to the points when writing, and it makes it much easier.

First, make sure that you know your set texts really, really well. Have 3-4 sets of quotations sourced from across each text prepared for all the key themes and characters, and memorise them. Then, practise writing essays under timed conditions (if you think 1300 words in 45 mins is the goal, then make this the target to achieve), and ideally get them reviewed by teachers/tutors/peers you trust.

Here's my video with my 4 top tips on time management when it comes to essay writing for English: https://youtu.be/CrY-CEVcF4g
See if it helps you at all.

First, make sure that you know your set texts really, really well. Have 3-4 sets of quotations sourced from across each text prepared for all the key themes and characters, and memorise them. Then, practise writing essays under timed conditions (if you think 1300 words in 45 mins is the goal, then make this the target to achieve), and ideally get them reviewed by teachers/tutors/peers you trust.

Here's my video with my 4 top tips on time management when it comes to essay writing for English: https://youtu.be/CrY-CEVcF4g
See if it helps you at all.