There are two ways we think. We have a deliberate way of thinking and a quick way of thinking. One thing to take into consideration when writing is that you do not have one brain; you have two. It is important to take into consideration these two halves of yourself, and the ways we think. […]
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Plot structure that goes over the same information again and again are boring. I am sure most people have run into stories that tread the same ground in a dissatisfying way within their plot structure. When we write, should we repeat the same events and plot points? The answer seems to be no, and in
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The dichotomy of art is probably a new phrase for most of you reading this. What is art? This is a question I ask myself monthly. I want to understand what art is so that I can use that knowledge to create art. But I never find myself with a satisfying answer, but I think
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Routine is important in your life in general. When approaching creativity rigidity and rules can often seem like a detriment, but routine, rules, structure, and rules play an important part in life, creativity, and writing. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Shakespeare, On Writing First Drafts, On
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Meaningfulness is something we are all seeking. Some things seem more meaningful than others on their surface. It is easy to get swept up in things we love, but some of those things we love are more important than others. Writing is something that gives me a lot of happiness and joy, but I know
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Short term memory capacity is limited. When reading, a person uses short term memory to understand, and the writer needs to take this capacity into account. Having deleted an entire episode, I, distracted by what I am reading rather than what I had planned, discuss connecting psychology to the scientific method to synthesis, cognitive science,
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I launch the first edition of How to Write Good with a brief look into why people enjoy stories and what why people love stories and the power of storytelling. If you enjoy this episode, here are some others you might find interesting: On Modern Art, On Creativity and Imagination, On the Purpose of Art,
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For those of you aspiring to be writers and writers you have never tried before, I have one piece of advice that I believe will improve your writing significantly: write poetry. I believe poetry provides the writer a unique opportunity for expression. Because poetry is not marketable (okay, barely marketable), you will not be tempted
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