Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

Explore the experiences and lessons of a non-native English writer in this podcast. Learn about the power of reading, debunking writer's block, and the importance of simplicity in communication. Discover tips for continuous improvement and writing for your audience. Understand the significance of improving English skills and creativity in writing.

English teacher Aleksandra Aubay discusses the importance of writing about what she loves, challenges the need for big words in impactful prose, and shares book recommendations. She also explores creativity within constraints, getting creative with basic vocabulary, and the transformational power of running in her personal growth journey.

The podcast discusses three practice approaches for non-native English writers to improve their writing skills, including timing, practicing in public, and comparing writing to performing on a stage. It emphasizes the challenges and fears non-native English writers face when publishing their work, and encourages them to accept imperfections and write for their audience. The importance of publishing writing at any level of English proficiency is highlighted, and the speaker shares a personal story about overcoming fear and comparing it to jumping off a cliff.

Discover the power of consistency and dedication in improving writing and other skills. Explore the concept of effort not always guaranteeing results. Recommended book 'The Practice' by Seth Godin for creators.

Polyglot Lindsay Williams, who speaks 14 languages, discusses language learning techniques, writing as a tool for language learning, self-assessment for non-native English writers, using AI chatbots and free tools to improve writing skills, the potential disappearance of teachers and language schools, and the embodied nature of language in human interactions.

In this episode, they announce a free PDF with 41 prompts to help non-native English writers improve their writing. They also discuss the importance of using AI chatbots for writing assistance.

Andrew Zavada, co-founder of an online service that helps readers apply key ideas from bestselling nonfiction books, talks about Storist.me. Storist.me provides book summaries of the best nonfiction books and features real-life cases, quizzes, templates, and interactive activities to help turn words into actions. They discuss the process of creating book summaries, the concept of the Mom Test and Non Violent Communication, plans to incorporate spaced repetition for learning, and the significance of giving and receiving in business.

Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zWRLO8M2OFQ In this episode, I'm answering some of the questions my email subscribers asked me about writing. I give some tips and share bits about my own experience as a writer. Got a question? Email me at info@fabiocerpelloni.com Episode links Fill in the form: https://1f4iz6ffp0q.typeform.com/to/CijMQOym Blog post about linkers: https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-avoid-overusing-linking-words-as-a-non-native-english-writer-f9eacc97dee4?sk=c902968f819bf78ee93d14c5c7e5f79f Blog post about how I became a writer: https://medium.com/illumination/a-self-interview-about-becoming-a-non-native-english-writer-7868ff49365b?sk=cb275addace38cb36622c0465118be6d On Writing Well -- https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548 Join my email list: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/ www.fabiocerpelloni.com

The speaker shares their personal experience with their partner who has multiple sclerosis, discussing the challenges of the disease and their unconditional love. They reflect on the impact of multiple sclerosis and express gratitude for their partner's support. The speaker also discusses the motivation for sharing personal stories and the hope of connecting with others who have similar experiences.

Alastair Budge, a successful digital entrepreneur, shares insights on launching a podcast, creating engaging episodes, the role of podcasts in language learning, business challenges, the power of personal branding, the importance of finding a niche, the struggles of solopreneurs, persistence, and customer feedback.