Writing
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Writing
Good stories are explorations of the human condition; thrilling voyages into foreign minds.
Will Storr • The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better
Most people will approach a big project as a heavy lift. You know, you have four hours of deep work thio complete, you know, say something you had to write or a project that you're working on. Instead, Tiago recommends breaking it into the smaller chunks of work that you can dio at different times, so it's more flexible and adaptable. You don't
... See moreNorth Star Podcast • Will Mannon: Running an Online Course
There’s definitely a place for stream of consciousness. My sense is that the more analytical, slow, and entrenched my editing process for long form is, the better my one-take typewriter essays are. There’s a world in which the patterns of the craft become automatic, and over 50% of what you make is ready to go. I think it’s extremely rare to start
... See moreGood stories are explorations of the human condition; thrilling voyages into foreign minds. They’re not so much about events that take place on the surface of the drama as they are about the characters that have to battle them. Those characters, when we meet them on page one, are never perfect. What arouses our curiosity about them, and provides
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A Big List of Writing Advice
From the How I Write podcast:
1. Start with one brave sentence and see where it goes. (Morgan Housel | @morganhousel)
2. Discipline beats talent when talent isn’t disciplined. (Steven Pressfield |... See more
One way to avoid falling into a procrastination trap is to separate your writing time from your to-do list and problem-solving. Set clear boundaries for your writing time and honour them rigorously. If you haven’t already established a writing schedule, create one now and treat it as sacred. During this time, focus solely on your writing, letting
... See moreSarah Selecky • Story Is A State of Mind: Writing and the Art of Creative Curiosity
“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
At twenty-three I am now aware that I’m not crazy nor am I the only person in the world who talks to themselves. Writing has been a passion of mine since before I can remember. Being able to put words on paper has been a saving grace because many days I cannot find the words to say out loud—so I write them down. This little book is a compilation of
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