writing
“You’re Wrong About…”
Is easy. Is often the first comment on any piece of content. Is often under-researched and over-confident. Is a lower form of content. Is a popular form of content. Is way less power than “I was wrong about...”
Daily Lunch Notes
I’m still doing these [https://www.cjchilvers.com/my-most-important-daily-writing-assignment/]. Daily creativity can be practiced in many forms. These days, I’m easier on myself — some are totally of the top of my head and others I’ve edited from overused puns. Hey, I’m a dad, a mental condition
Who decides?
Young me: I’m only going to write about things that matter. Older me: You don’t get to decide what matters. The reader does. Young me: Then, how should I write? Older me: A lot.
Write for a life.
My useful pinned reminder in Notes:
Create a Morning Pages Habit
This one is kind of related to journaling [https://www.cjchilvers.com/journal-for-whats-now/] , in that it clears your head of recurring thoughts (open loops) that often lead to increased anxiety. Every morning, set aside some time to start your day by writing in a stream-of-conscience way. No editing. No censoring.
Your Habits Create Who You Are
Sean McCabe posted the following on Twitter [https://twitter.com/cjchilvers/status/1165090933001658368] last night: > To those over 40: What advice would you give a 30-year-old today? I responded [https://twitter.com/cjchilvers/status/1165090933001658368]: > Your daily habits will create who you are at 40, 50, etc. What
Revisiting Ulysses
Lots of writers I know and trust recommend Ulysses [https://ulysses.app], but I was pretty tough on it in my giant post [https://www.cjchilvers.com/which-note-taking-app-should-i-use/] about note taking/writing apps. Since that post, Ulysses released a big update [https://www.macstories.net/reviews/ulysses-15-review-split-view-on-the-mac-remote-images-improved-ipad-multitasking-and-more/] addressing one of
Be a Librarian to Your Readers: An Interview with Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon is the New York Times Bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist [https://amzn.to/2U953Cn], a guide to help you “embrace influence, school yourself through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover your own path.” His follow-up book Show Your Work [https://amzn.to/2UUfDKO]
Marie Curie's Notebook
A look inside a notebook, on experiments from 1899-1902, still radioactive today (and will be 1500 years from today). This reminds me that paper notebooks are still the best format for archiving notes, and handwriting adds humanity to everything — including data collection. (via The Nobel Prize [https://twitter.com/nobelprize/
