

Tim Ferriss: How I Wrote 5 #1 NYT Bestsellers | How I Write Podcast
909 snips Dec 27, 2023
Tim Ferriss, bestselling author and renowned podcaster, shares insights from his impressive career, boasting five #1 NYT bestsellers and millions of followers. He discusses transformative writing education and the necessity of engaging with captivating ideas. Ferriss emphasizes the art of revision, personal tone, and the importance of brand credibility in writing. He elaborates on finding a unique voice, balancing discipline with creativity, and the role of conversation in enhancing writing skills. Get ready to unlock your own writing potential!
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McPhee's Impact
- Tim Ferriss's writing and thinking improved drastically after taking John McPhee's writing class at Princeton.
- McPhee's rigorous feedback, including redlining drafts, was key to this improvement.
Write Like You Talk
- Write in a casual, conversational tone, as if speaking to friends after a few drinks.
- Experiment with different writing environments to find what facilitates this tone.
Scrivener for Structure
- Use Scrivener for writing long-form nonfiction due to its flexibility.
- Its low-friction interface enables experimentation with structure and easy reorganization of content.