Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Feeling stuck? Anne Lamott's here to kickstart your writing!
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Oct 17, 2024 
Anne Lamott, a celebrated author with multiple bestselling books, chats about the struggles of writing. She dives into the journey of overcoming perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of accepting flawed first drafts. Lamott shares valuable insights on the art of editing and navigating feedback, particularly for novice writers. The conversation fosters a sense of community among writers, highlighting how shared experiences can uplift creativity. Plus, listeners can get a discount for the upcoming Writers Rising conference!
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Use Writing Collectives For Momentum
- Join writing collectives to share prompts, laugh, and get unstuck through community momentum.
- Use others' energy and occasional confidence to push through your own bad-writing days.
Shitty First Drafts Are Universal
- Lamott argues all writers rely on "shitty first drafts" as the creative foundation.
- She says steady work one passage at a time is the real writing practice behind success.
Origin Of 'Bird By Bird'
- Anne Lamott tells the origin of the phrase "bird by bird" from her brother's fourth-grade research panic.
- Her father calmed him by advising he write about one bird at a time until the paper was done.