You’ve written your article, but when you read it back, you can’t quite follow your own argument. The ideas feel jumbled. Paragraphs seem to wander. You’re not even sure what point you’re making anymore. I’ve been there. We all have. Writing advice assumes you know what you want to say before you start writing. But… Read More »The Reverse Outlining Method: How to fix your messy draft
Sam Parr, who sold his newsletter The Hustle for $27 million, credited his writing success to the practice of sitting down with pen and paper, copying great writing verbatim. What musicians and artists accept as fundamental training, writers often reject as beneath them. We expect to create masterpieces without first learning to play the scales.… Read More »Copywork: The Forgotten Practice That Will Make You a Better Writer
Writing and editing often go hand in hand, but your environment plays a bigger role in your success than you might think. As creatures of habit, we tend to stick to the same routines and spaces, hoping for consistent results. But when it comes to polishing your work, that consistency can backfire. Your brain craves… Read More »Change your environment for better editing