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Replying to @BrentBeshore
*books flight to Missouri*
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The Jerry Seinfeld guide to writing: Create first, edit second. Never do them at the same time. Here's my mini-essay.
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Seinfeld divides writing and editing into two separate activities. It's like he's switching between two modes of being. The creation phase is a delirious dance of action and exuberance, while the editing phase is slow… calm… and peaceful. perell.com/note/the-jerry-se…
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Replying to @simonsarris
Woah, I spent all weekend with these ideas and didn’t even realize that! Good point
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Replying to @twinfrey
Oh cool! Do you have a link?
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Replying to @josephcwells
It really depends on the context
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Replying to @roshanjhegde
Thank you!
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Richard Hamming, one of the top scientists of the 20th century, said that good ideas aren't enough. Everybody's busy, so writers must present their ideas well too. He said: "You have to sell it... If they don't stop and read it, you won't get credit." (h/t @MarcRuby)
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If you're serious about adding style to your writing, diversify your vernacular. In your first draft, write like you talk. But in the following drafts, add color to your writing by using words that people know, but don't say. Here's my mini-essay.
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Replying to @MarcRuby
Thanks!
Replying to @david_perell
Richard Hamming, one of the top scientists of the 20th century, said that good ideas aren't enough. Everybody's busy, so writers must present their ideas well too. He said: "You have to sell it... If they don't stop and read it, you won't get credit." (h/t @MarcRuby)
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