How to practice writing
I talked to a friend who wants to start a blog and wanted some advice on that—how to find her voice and so on. A few random thoughts:
- It is the stuff about you that is odd that is interesting. So, don’t think to much about how you are supposed to do it, or what the genre convetions are. Just try to amuse yourself.
- Another way to phrase it: the best w
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- Choose an objective for your post.
- Identify the ideas needed to accomplish your objective.
- Write a messy braindump for each point. Lean into your curiosity.
Julian Shapiro • Writing Well - Part 2 - Writing First Drafts
28 slightly rude notes on writing
experimental-history.comAs for how to write well, here's the short version: Write a bad version 1 as fast as you can; rewrite it over and over; cut out everything unnecessary; write in a conversational tone; develop a nose for bad writing, so you can see and fix it in yours; imitate writers you like; if you can't get started, tell someone what you plan to write about, the... See more
I've learned more about writing for the internet from @david_perell than anyone else in the world.
7 ideas that’ll make you a better writer:
1. Read to Collect Dots, Write to Connect Them
Stephen King says,
“To be a good writer, you must do two things: Read a lot and write a… Show more