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Tim Ferriss: How I Wrote 5 #1 NYT Bestsellers | How I Write Podcast

Dec 27, 2023

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Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss shares his top writing tactics, routines, and habits. They discuss the impact of a great teacher, their approach to writing and tools used, using a newsletter to connect with the audience, overcoming fear and embracing imperfection, the impact of interview style on writing, and exploring psychedelics and mental health.

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Letting moments of silence during interviews can lead to insightful and unexpected responses from the interviewee.

Sequencing questions and topics in interviews is important to ensure a captivating and engaging conversation.

Experimenting with different writing formats helps to keep the writing fresh, compelling, and unpredictable.

Deep dives

The Power of Silence in Interviews

One of the key lessons learned from Cal Fussman, renowned interviewer, is the importance of letting silence do the work. Instead of constantly filling the space with questions or comments, allowing moments of silence during interviews can often lead to insightful and unexpected responses from the interviewee.

Advice for Writers and an Update on Future Projects

01:30

Finding Success in Doing Less

03:21

The Power of Asking and Answering Questions in Writing

03:16

Writing as writing it for your friends after two glasses of wine

01:23

Introduction

2min

The Impact of a Great Teacher

9min

Approach to Writing and Tools Used

18min

Using a Newsletter to Connect with the Audience and Reboot Writing

4min

Overcoming Fear and Embracing Imperfection

22min

The Impact of Interview Style on Writing

15min

Exploring Psychedelics and Mental Health

18min

Tim Ferriss has built one of the most lucrative personal brands on the Internet: 2,000,000 newsletter subscribers, 5 #1 New York Times Bestselling books, and 900 million podcast downloads. Come learn his top writing tactics, routines, and habits!

SPEAKER LINKS:

Website: https://tim.blog/

Newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/

Books: https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/

Podcast: https://tim.blog/podcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tferriss

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