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

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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Quick takeaways

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 Aspiring Writers

02:03

Writing Is An Annual Checkup For Your Thinking (Tim Ferriss)

01:06

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

01:23

The Power of Asking and Answering Questions in Writing

03:16

Intro

2min

Transformative Writing Education

9min

Crafting Words: The Art of Revision and Research

8min

The Importance of Brand Credibility and Decision-Making Constraints

4min

Finding Your Unique Voice

6min

The Art of Writing: Balancing Discipline and Creativity

26min

Unlocking Creativity Through Conversation

33min

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!

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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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