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Write Until You Find the Answer
The primary benefit of writing is to discover something new. All else is a sideshow. Once, the words themselves were beneficial. On tablets. On papyrus…
Dec 6
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Todd Brison
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November 2023
Is It Possible to Keep Readers Hanging On to Every Single Letter of a 65-Word Sentence?
Lessons from a stunning NYT Bestseller
Nov 29
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Todd Brison
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Can Noah Kahan’s Songwriting Genius Be Used For Blog Posts?
First, this: It feels a bit unethical to use songs for a writing lesson. Before we had words words, we had music. We had rhythm. We danced. Music’s…
Nov 15
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Todd Brison
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In the 1800s, The Artists Invented Showmanship... Did We Go Too Far?
It's 1825, and Franz Liszt is having an epiphany. Liszt is a pianist. One of the best. His pedigree of training includes names like "Beethoven" and…
Nov 8
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In Only 66 Words, He Captured the Endless Horror of the American Healthcare System
Passionate writers who want to drive home their points should take note.
Nov 1
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Todd Brison
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October 2023
Drive Home Your Points With The Rule of Three
This screenwriter's speeches seem casual, but she knows exactly what she's doing
Oct 27
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Todd Brison
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Mistreatment of the Written Word Has Gone Too Far
Consider the absurdity of this: Millennia pass as humans pursue better communication. We not only evolve from grunts and points to a near-endless…
Oct 18
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September 2023
No Book Dedication Should Be This Good
Last night, I started reading Thomas Friedman’s book Thank You For Being Late while sucking down a pistachio latte at Starbucks. One page and two sips…
Sep 21
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August 2023
Stop Trying to Be a Great Writer
And focus on the principles of great writing instead.
Aug 15
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Todd Brison
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July 2023
Are Clichés Actually a Writer's Best Friend?
Featuring raucous email subject lines, a famous car advertisement, and one
Jul 26
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Todd Brison
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2 Critical Reminders for "Knowing Your Audience" When You Write a Post
13 months ago, I wrote 11 words that serve as a sort of "north star" for my writing ideals. I'll let you read them first. Then I'll tell you the two big…
Jul 17
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"Is this the best you can do?"
I once heard this story (probably exaggerated) about a smarmy politician and his intern. The tale is everything you’d expect. The Politician is widely…
Jul 11
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