"I write to be read. It doesn't mean that I think you should read the book," he says. "If this topic interests you, that's exactly why I wrote this." Sometimes a blog post is sufficient and better as a blog post than an entire book length project,. He could tell you my favorite line from infinite jest: 'It's everything I've ever let go of has claw marks on it'
The Minimalists talk about why people cling to books they’ll never read, advice for aspiring writers, and more. Listen to all 2.5 hours of episode 375 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
Why do some people hold on to books they’ll likely never read again? (01:48)
What is the most effective process for getting a book published? (15:30)
What are your perspectives regarding self-promotion? (21:24)
What do you consider ideal writing habits? (26:07)
How do we intentionally let go of our books? (33:04)
What is “narrative urgency”? (35:16)
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