the art of writing
advice from writers, and more on writing
Brie Wolfson and
the art of writing
essay writing is going to get weirder, less professional, more full of bad feelings, less corporate
When you have trouble writing, it’s usually because you don’t know what you’re trying to say. Most writing problems are actually thinking problems. And you can't copyedit your way out of poor thinking.
sari and
The way I see it, AI is already incredibly good at priming us while we’re writing. It can show us the way towards ideas that are adjacent to those we’re currently exploring, much better than we could see on our own.
Every • Writing with Machines
Writing online gives you access to near infinite leverage. But writing also forces you to find stillness and face your own inner world. It teaches you to accept that you are but one voice in the world’s choir. It teaches acceptance and equanimity in the face of temporary defeat.
If only I had more time to write less.
– Alex
relatable, on writing like you talk, by Jason Fried:
Over the last 20+ years I’ve been part of too many discussions where someone goes “I’m having a hard time explaining this or that…” Then they say “I just really want to say this…” And then they say it and it’s clear, concise, and obvious! They nailed it, but…
…it’s as if they aren’t even listening
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