LessWrong (30+ Karma) Inkhaven Retrospective
Nov 24, 2025
Join a writer reflecting on the vibrant Inkhaven event, where inspiring ideas and 40 daily posts flowed from talented creators. Discover the balance between quality and quantity as they emphasize the importance of publishing even imperfect work. Lessons learned highlight the need to write without the pressure of perfection and to keep momentum going, even with a less-than-stellar draft. Listen for intriguing writing prompts and an overview of the diverse topics that emerged during this creative gathering.
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Arrival And Inkhaven First Impressions
- The speaker describes arriving home on a plane after attending Inkhaven and thanks the organisers for inviting them.
- They highlight the venue, prolific participant posting, and the curated Inkhaven Spotlight as a way to sample the work.
Quality Follows Consistent Publishing
- Publishing frequently forces quantity and helps quality emerge over time through iteration and feedback.
- The speaker views many imperfect posts as the point of the exercise: write, publish, repeat.
Leaving An Imperfect Opener Intentionally
- The speaker confesses dissatisfaction with their own post opener but leaves it as a lesson in shipping imperfect work.
- They explain starting before editing prevents agonizing over perfect openings and enables output.
