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Write Hypnotic Stories Using A Packet of Biscuits
A truly British tale with a truly invaluable lesson
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Will Myles
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August 2024

This Political School of Thought Is The Secret Behind Every Great Writer
Relax, there's nothing about Trump or Biden below
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Will Myles

July 2024

Where the English Language Fails
"The Moon is a Liar"
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Will Myles
1
The Resurgance of An Ancient Game Is Teaching Us A Fundamental Writing Lesson
Don’t worry, it’s got nothing to do with pickleball
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Will Myles
4
How to Tell Stories That Make People Take Action
Why would a cancer story cause one audience to weep while another feels indifferent?
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Will Myles
1

June 2024

How to Survive the Digital Writing Exodus
All these damn templates are driving me mad.
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Will Myles
7
3 Dynamite Quotes That Drive Home Subtle Lessons Even in Chaos
The principles of great writing are fixed and eternal.
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Todd Brison
1

May 2024

I want to live in Writerland
Lately, I’ve been listening to the High School Musical soundtrack on a loop.
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Todd Brison
1
stop trying to be the best writer
There is no such thing as “the best writer.” There are only writers who tell the truth, and those who don’t.
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Todd Brison
the dark journey of editing one sentence
Last week, I was struggling to write a sentence.
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Todd Brison
2
how to start a story
OK, watch.
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Todd Brison
3

April 2024

make time to write, already
Anyone can write.
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Todd Brison
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