Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/fua7ian-Qgk "English punctuation is a nightmare for me. I can't understand the logic of it," said a writer I interviewed last week. Many non-native English writers struggle with punctuation. It also used to be a problem for me. So here are my 3 tips. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Book 03:20 Exercise 05:15 Writer Brain 7:40 Conclusion I mentioned: "The Best Punctuation Book, Period" by June Casagrande My 3-week writing program https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-program/

Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qndgsE7k2Zo Here's a book that could help you develop critical and clear thinking skills. It's called "The Art of Thinking Clearly" by Rolf Dobelli. In this episode, I'll share what I learned from it. www.fabiocerpelloni.com

Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/ZbO7WegbCnE I discovered Alberto on Medium.com and was impressed by the quality of his writing. Alberto is an Italian writer and blogger who helps aspiring content creators become prolific by building custom systems that fit their busy lives. He started blogging in Italian in 2010 but then boldly stepped into the world of English writing to reach a wider audience. In this conversation, you'll hear him talk about: His early beginnings in digital content creation His transition from writing in Italian to writing in English Recommended resources for non-native English writers Writing on Medium.com His writing process and approach Using ChatGPT ...and other things related to writing, content creation, learning English, and digital entrepreneurship. If you find this useful, please email me to let me know. All my contacts are on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Switching to English 13:08 - Gaining Confidence 16:30 - Loving English 24:38 - Writing on Medium 35: 26 - Getting Better at Writing 43:30 - Writing & ChatGPT 52:08 - Books for writers 55:10 - Alberto's course 01:01:44 - Conclusion Links & Resources: - Medium: read Alberto's articles on Medium.com -- https://albertocabasvidani.medium.com/ - The Unstoppable Creator (Alberto's newsletter + free email course) -- https://albertocabasvidani.ck.page/052d7c645d - The Tilt for content strategies and business insights -- https://www.thetilt.com/ - Ali Abdaal and Nicolas Cole -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIfEgvpEufU Books we mentioned: - "Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks - "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield - "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser - "The Art and Business of Online Writing" by Nicolas Cole - "The 4 Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferris Find out more about me and my work on my website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/

Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/his4qaunSmA You don't need 127 teachers, YouTubers, or creators. One or two are enough. Choose one you trust and then get on with your learning without getting lost in a sea of contradicting voices. Links The only YouTube channel I used to learn English -- It was great in 2011. Imagine how great it is in 2024 -- https://www.youtube.com/user/engvidenglish My book: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-language-you-want/

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4kfYRqxYtqA What's the best way to learn a language? My first language is Italian but I've spent the past decade teaching English, a language I started learning in my 20s. I've also studied and researched second language acquisition as part of my MA in Language Education. Without bragging, I know the answer to "What's the best way to learn a language?" But I can't reveal the secret without first addressing a bigger question. I hope what I say in this episode is helpful. *** My book: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-language-you-want/

Do you use English idioms in speaking or writing to sound advanced? To impress someone? To look cool? Don't. Episode links Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/zW1x9ydBwHA Book: 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost My book -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/any-language-you-want/ The video I mentioned -- https://youtu.be/P_AZvuGjS0w?si=kqiGQneeDh-8zcm8 My website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/

David Loewen, a writer and Doctor of Education, discusses the shortcomings of traditional education, the importance of thinking about thinking, learning journals, bears, Australia, and creativity. They explore the concept of learning journals, personal development, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and the power of sharing authentic writing. They also touch on the concept of self and bias in learning journals, encounters with wildlife, freemium products, and free educational email courses.

Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/gjDkyfaW-40 Keeping a journal or a diary has never scared anyone. But putting your words in front of other people’s eyes, well, yes, that might be intimidating, especially if you’re writing in a second language. I never had an audience when I was learning to write in English. I would use pen and paper, and I never published a single word except for some status updates on Facebook. I missed out. Knowing that someone will read you may be scary, but it'll naturally force you to revise, improve, and polish your text. You’ll be checking the language you use, asking yourself whether your ideas are clear or not and, most importantly, you’ll be writing to and for real human beings who may even give you some feedback. That's why I encourage you to publish your writing. No special tools are required. You don’t need any expensive subscriptions. You don’t need to learn how to build a website or create a personal blog. You just need to open an account on Medium.com – a free blogging platform. I’ve been there for a while too, so if you need any help or have any questions about it, let me know in the comments. *Links* Medium - https://medium.com/ My medium profile - https://medium.com/@fabiocerpelloni The Short Form - https://medium.com/the-shortform

Watch on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/P_AZvuGjS0w What's the best way to improve your writing? Here's a book that can help you. Great for beginners and intermediate writers. Useful reminders in it for more advanced ones. Links and stuff I mentioned "100 Ways to Improve Your Writing" by Gary Provost An interview with Derek Sivers on the "Writers Ink" podcast: "The Art of Simplicity with Derek Sivers" -- https://writersinkpodcast.com/the-art-of-simplicity-with-derek-sivers/ My website -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/

A ramble about what to ask yourself before writing. *** My 3-week writing program - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-program/