James Baldwin: “You want to write a sentence as clean as a bone. That is the goal.”
How becoming a writer transformed appreciation for literary craft, valuing beautiful prose over flawed arguments and recognizing exceptional concise writing
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Yeah. How has writing these books changed how you read? I have a great sense of appreciation for good writing. And there are a number of books that I love. And I'm like, oh, that was a great book. And I'll tell a friend that. And they're like, really? That book sucked. The author has no idea what he's talking about. And there's part of me
... See more“A few tips on how to be a better writer:
– write about what fascinates you
– make one point per sentence
– use stories to make your point
– cut extra words like “really” and “very”
– read the whole thing out loud
– post publicly (you’ll try harder when you know others will read it)
And finally, be more thoughtful about what you consume. The quality of... See more
– write about what fascinates you
– make one point per sentence
– use stories to make your point
– cut extra words like “really” and “very”
– read the whole thing out loud
– post publicly (you’ll try harder when you know others will read it)
And finally, be more thoughtful about what you consume. The quality of... See more
James Clear • 3-2-1: On taking action, tips for writers, and good relationships
You want to write a sentence as clean as a bone. That is the goal.