Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

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

Watch this episode on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/JDPwhC987eM In this episode of Stolaroid Stories, I'm joined by Niki Tisza, a non-native English writer and designer from Hungary. Niki started writing when she was a kid and her passion for the written word has never waned. Here's what you'll hear her talk about: - Journaling - Negative feedback she received from teachers - Her successes as a blogger - Coping with criticisms about her English grammar. - Arnold Schwarzenegger - Reading books - Writing tips I hope her story will inspire you. 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 - Niki on Medium - https://medium.com/@nikitisza - Niki's website - https://www.nikitisza.com/ - 41 Useful AI Prompts for Non-Native English Writers (PDF) --https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SH_mfeXlBQjn92Jxmfn5HlZa_ggbNAlV/view?usp=sharing - 3-week writing program - https://fabiocerpelloni.com/writing-program/ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 - Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Niki's Early Writing Journey 09:47 Negative Feedback 22:02 Writing in English 32:45 Blogging vs. Social Media 36:01 Writing Advice 41:33 Using ChatGPT 48:00 Reading + @ArnoldSchwarzenegger 53:50 Future Project +Conclusion

I have a monthly subscription to the ChatGPT 4, the "premium" version. I love ChatGPT. In one of my blogs, I wrote: "An AI chatbot is a tool — like a hammer. You can use a hammer to put up paintings on the wall, build a hospital for kids, defend yourself from a mugger, or smash your partner’s head. A hammer is neither good nor bad. A hammer is a hammer. But what you use a hammer for can have good or bad consequences." An AI chatbot is the same. An AI chatbot is a terrible tool for you as a non-native English writer if you let the machine write for you. (Read the full article here if interested -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/41-ai-prompts-for-non-native-english-writers/) The Internet is full of junk and it's never been easier to churn out crappy writing. So let's use AI to learn, improve, and create great stuff -- not to become robots ourselves.

I'm doing a Master's degree in Language Education. I'm focussing my study on helping non-native English writers so I'm learning many things about writing and writers' processes these days. In this video, I share something that keeps coming up in the research. I hope this is helpful (you can watch this on YouTube too -- https://youtu.be/0GSR3XT1mj0?si=Qd_hKLnTYK41E0wD) *** My private email list for non-native English writers -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private

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The speaker shares their commitment to improving their writing in 2024 and outlines five ways they will work on their craft, including writing, reading about writing, seeking feedback, joining writing communities, and enrolling in a writing program. They discuss the benefits of disconnecting from distractions and reading about writing to enhance writing skills. They also emphasize the importance of feedback and practicing on platforms like Medium, as well as signing up for a writing masterclass to further improve their writing.

Jennifer Walker, a suicidal physicist turned professional art, travel, and culture writer, shares her personal journey of finding solace in writing. She discusses embracing the identity of a writer, the importance of background in writing, leveraging a language education background, and the significance of finding a niche in writing.

Exploring reading techniques for writers, including stealing impactful expressions from various sources and learning from other writers. The importance of consistent reading habits, exploring different genres, and dedicating time to reading. Techniques for reading books as a writer, such as copying paragraphs, and a Christmas wish from the hosts.

Guest Jennifer Walker, a suicidal scientist turned professional travel writer, shares her journey from hitting rock bottom during her PhD to becoming a successful writer. She discusses pitching, tips to improve writing, and challenges faced by non-native English writers. The podcast explores imposter syndrome, finding solace in writing groups, embracing the writer identity, and aspirations to become a novelist. Overall, a reflection on Jennifer's inspiring journey from an existential crisis to a full-time writer is discussed.

This podcast explores the importance of good grammar in writing and the need for feedback on creativity. It discusses how non-native English writers can focus on creating engaging content and the significance of layout in online writing. The episode also highlights the importance of practice, grammar, and storytelling in writing, along with a three-week writing program for non-native English writers.