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171 Years of Writing Advice in 90 Minutes | How I Write

2025/1/10
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This chapter explores how to write a vivid scene by focusing on what a character would actually see and feel, rather than relying on clichés. It emphasizes the importance of building emotional layers and using language to suggest deeper truths.
  • Focus on sensory details from a character's perspective.
  • Build emotional layers to suggest deeper truths.
  • Iterative process of observation, writing, and rewriting.
  • First draft for self, editing for reader.

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In this episode, I share my very favorite clips from world-class experts I interviewed last year. Their combined 171 years of writing experience is tightly packed into this 90-minute video. Enjoy!

I also made a website that helps you learn from the best writing of all-time: https://writingexamples.com/

Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible.

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