the art of writing
advice from writers, and more on writing
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the art of writing
“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.”
—Terry Pratchett
If you really want to understand a topic, don’t read about it, write about it.
Gurwinder • 30 Useful Principles
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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How to Write – A memo drafted by David Ogilvy on September 7, 1982, for the management to circulate as they saw fit.
great writing advice. one of my fave Sublime collections I keep private does just this and I call it “phrases”
Chekhov: “The task of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly.”
Ashley Zhang • Surrender control over your stories
Many people assume they are bad at writing because it is hard. This is like assuming you are bad at weightlifting because the weight is heavy.
Writing is useful because it is hard. It's the effort that goes into writing a clear sentence that leads to better thinking.
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