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Tris Oaten
Writer, podcaster and creator who explores writing workflows, tools and creative process; invited as the episode's guest to discuss how mental patterns, environments and tooling shape writing.
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Oct 14, 2025
• 55min
(337) Writing tools
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In this conversation, Tris Oaten, a writer and podcaster, delves into how mental patterns and environments shape creative writing more than traditional tools. He playfully critiques outdated document formats like Microsoft Word while promoting modern alternatives like Typst. Tris suggests that writer's block may actually be rooted in reader's block, highlighting that diverse consumption fuels creativity. He also discusses techniques like Bowie’s cut-up method to break established patterns and emphasizes that writing can—and should—be a joyful process.
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