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but what does it mean to redesign the writing code?
I found out that when I write my outline as a raw first draft in the format of a very short story or a simplified screenplay, it works better for me. I not only enjoy the process a lot more, but it also helps me get into a more creative state. And it gives me a lot of freedom and comfort to dive into that part of writing.
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redesigning the writing code for ‘22
I want to rewrite the code more in a more functional way. In a way I can actually produce the kind of writing I want and become more focused and mindful about my words, voice, style, and technique.
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on the themes of a story
let me hear your thoughts about this… I was building an argument here, but I decided I just want to provoke you a little, without giving much of my conclusions. I might be wrong about this but I have a feeling that, in the past, writers would explore themes that were relevant to their times but a bit uncomfortable to make people think about them, whereas today, writers are finding themselves kinda forced to write about themes that mirror the thoughts of our current society in order to sell their books or their content. What do you say? I think I’d rather write a story that gives people what they…
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my first impressions of Substack
No matter what happens, you’re my subscriber and you’re gonna get my content on your inbox, and I will know that, if you like it, you’ll stay here and open my content and read it, and if you don’t, well, you’re gonna unsubscribe or just leave it there and I will also know.
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what are you reading this week?
Out of the many content pillars I’ve created to keep writing every day on social media, my what-are-you-reading post is one of my favorites…
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to relax after a busy day at work…
To relax after a busy day at work: read. To break a bad feeling of writer’s block: write. You’re gonna think I’m crazy, but you’ll find some logic to this madness. I’m sure. And you’ll see it’s a powerful habit. Nobody close to me ever understood how I read to relax after work. I hear a lot of people saying they can’t read at the end of a busy day because they already worked so much reading emails and other materials, and fried their brains with work, that they can’t even open a book at night. Well, the thing is that reading a book for pleasure at the end of…
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my first post on substack
For a month, starting today, I’m gonna reduce the words of my captions on Instagram and start writing here what I would write there every day. All the posts I create on Substack, for now, will be archived on Substack and remain free, and they will also be available on this blog.
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fiction: I held you in my hands
I held you in my hands. Felt your weight. You started glowing. Shining. You said hello. I helloed you back. Like a fool. As if you could understand I say. I grinned. I started feeding you. And…
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if I could offer you only one tip
If I could offer you only one tip for the future of your writing, sunscreen (no!) READ MORE would be it. The best way to learn to write is to read.
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reading Atonement by Ian McEwan
Have you ever noticed how the beginning of a book can tell a lot about the whole story? I suggest you do this exercise. Pick your favorite books and read the beginning again…