the art of writing

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The act of writing forces you to confront the truth in ways that mere thinking does not. As they say: "It's easier to lie to yourself than a blank white page." You also receive feedback whenever you share ideas, and if it's any good, it points you towards the truth.

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Writing In Public, Inside Your Company

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"When I'm writing a first draft, I'm just putting sand into a bucket, so I can build the sandcastle later."

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Hot take: Everyone's missing the big picture on AI writing. I've glimpsed the future of what's really going to happen:

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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction

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The best writing prompt for when I'm stuck is simply "be more honest".

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Write the way you talk. Naturally.

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Think writing is hard? Bill Hader agrees! In this video he discusses writing with a partner, figuring out bad ideas, and sifting through feedback. To watch the full video, subscribe at the link in bio. #writersofinstagram #screenwriting #filmmaking #screenwritersofinstagram #writers... See more

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this hits hard: People will be right about what’s wrong, but wrong about how to fix it