Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 276) - My #1 rule for writing
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Dec 15, 2023 In this podcast, Scott H Young shares his top rule for writing, which is to write what you like to read. He emphasizes the importance of writing frequently and publishing essays before self-evaluation. Young also discusses the significance of writing for oneself and writing something one believes is good.
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Scott's Writing Experience
- Scott H Young shares his extensive writing experience with over 1,600 articles and 5 books.
- He highlights that publishing regularly is crucial before heavily scrutinizing your own work.
Write What You Like To Read
- Write and publish 100 essays before critically judging your own writing.
- Write what you like to read because if you don’t care, no one else will.
Writing Challenges and Self-Scrutiny
- Taste often outpaces proficiency; early writing may not match what you enjoy reading.
- Writing requires you to question your own ideas since readers dislike uninformed writers.