

Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni
Fabio Cerpelloni (www.fabiocerpelloni.com)
I have this channel to help writers improve their craft. You'll find interviews with authors, from small indie ones to big names like Seth Godin, Derek Sivers, Kerri Sackville, Matthew Dicks, Barbara Serra, and others. You'll also find unscripted rambles, unedited reflections, book reviews, writing tips, stories, rants -- anything to help you become a better writer and creative thinker. You're welcome to join me! I ask more questions than I answer.
The show is also on YouTube @fabiocerpelloni
The show is also on YouTube @fabiocerpelloni
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Apr 18, 2025 • 17min
The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh Still Speak to Us (4 Quotes on Art, Money, and Creating)
There's so much wisdom and honesty in "The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh." Most of the sentences and passages I underlined relate to creativity, procrastination, making great art, and even writing. I still have 150 pages left to read, but I've recorded this video to ramble about 3 - 4 quotes from this gem. It helps me reflect on what I read, and I hope it somehow helps you too. Please share your comments below.***Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Time stamp00:00 Intro01:00 Admire09:40 Drafting12:27 Art and Money15:20 Conclusion

Mar 27, 2025 • 15min
My TINY book draft is done!🥳 Here's what I'm going to do next.
I've been writing my tiny book for the past two months. My 13,959-word draft is ready. Now what?***Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/The interview with Adina Edelman - https://youtu.be/nY5lZ24tLHY?si=PgEQ41XFI-FZooYj

Mar 22, 2025 • 16min
I'm overwhelmed by "content" (podcasts, articles, newsletters, etc.)
The episode I mentioned (funny how I'm also encouraging you to consume more content) -- Consume Less Content (the interview with Kerri Sackville) - https://youtu.be/8UFjWDJhCWE?si=napBZnmh78-XIQGP

Mar 15, 2025 • 5min
How I've planned my tiny book (video)
I'll show you how I've planned my tiny book. (If you can't see it, here's the YouTube link - https://youtu.be/2CFii2_e778?si=nR1i-dsM1LFG7qrT)Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Mar 7, 2025 • 10min
Write, No Matter What
A few reflections on what really matters when it comes to writing.***Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/

Feb 28, 2025 • 9min
Honest Advice for Writers and Editors (The Business of Storytelling by Jennifer Lawler)
I’ve been highlighting and marking many things in "The Business of Storytelling: Creating a Thriving Writer-Editor Career" by Jennifer Lawler. There’s so much that resonates with me in this book. No BS like “I’ve made 1,000,000$ this month by ghostwriting for Bill Gates, Serena Williams, and the Pope. Here’s how you can, too. ” Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Jennifer's websites- https://www.clubedfreelancers.com/ - https://www.clubedfreelancers.com/jennifer-lawler-editor/- https://jenniferlawler.com/

Feb 22, 2025 • 16min
5 (More) Questions to Discover Your TINY Book Idea (Pt.2)
I hope these questions help you find focus and inspiration for your tiny book project.Join Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-crit...Videos and stuff I mentioned:- Part 1 - https://youtu.be/ueTN_BtpL78?si=WnA06GI2f8xk6wVn- Useful Not True by Derek Sivers- Interview with Sivers - https://youtu.be/jI3efiQ2u_M?si=Jwy7xpzP9rgddiuC- The Happiest Man on Earth - https://youtu.be/bBnVL9pEftg?si=4kK8oH0eiOYCQqP9

Feb 15, 2025 • 20min
5 Questions to Discover Your TINY Book Idea (Pt.1)
I hope these questions help you find focus and inspiration for your tiny book project.Join Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/Videos and stuff I mentioned:- Useful Not True by Derek Sivers- Deep Work by Cal Newport- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport- The Secret Life of You by Kerri Sackville- Any Language You Want by me- Consume less content (my interview with Kerri Sackville) - https://youtu.be/8UFjWDJhCWE?si=xutl4vaEVTxwpNC4Time Stamps00:05 Intro 01:13 Beliefs 04:09 What excites you 07:45 How are you going to make it useful 10:35 What are you great at 13:02 How can you spend more time with your own thoughts 19:05 Join Tiny Critique Group

Feb 8, 2025 • 6min
Plan Your Writing with This Simple Technique
How to plan your writing: try this simple technique. Join Better Writers - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/Tiny Critique Group - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/tiny-critique-group-for-non-fiction-authors/

Jan 29, 2025 • 18min
Write a book with AI?! No, thanks.
A few thoughts on writing a book with AI.
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