Award-winning comedian and writer Jerry Seinfeld shares his top ten writing lessons. He emphasizes consistency, unique voice, embracing failure, and staying true to your creative vision. Seinfeld discusses the balance between quality and quantity in writing, offering valuable writing advice for aspiring writers.

Music historian Ted Gioia discusses the cultural obsession with minimalism, speed over beauty, and distractions. He calls for excellence in writing and a return to the magic of the written word. Topics include minimalist vs. maximalist writing, honesty, creativity, inspiration, and navigating challenges as a writer in a dopamine culture.

Basecamp CEO Jason Fried challenges Silicon Valley norms with a focus on honest work and sharing ideas freely. He reveals how writing founder letters for new products builds a fanbase and excitement. Fried discusses specific business-writing techniques, finding flow in creativity, embracing imperfections, and the role of memory in writing.

Ana Lorena Fabrega, Chief Evangelist at Synthesis School and author of The Learning Game, shares the seven writing principles to unlearn for impactful writing. Topics include creative idea generation, embracing uniqueness, overcoming writing trauma, visual design in book creation, and navigating feedback in the writing process.

Sam Corcos, CEO of a $300 million company, discusses building a 'writing-first work culture' for business success. Topics include strategic memos, problem-solving, decision-making, and the importance of communication. He emphasizes the value of clear writing, transparency, feedback mechanisms, and creating valuable content. The podcast delves deep into writing strategies, communication challenges, hypotheses in projects, framing problems, and cultivating an internal writing culture for organizational success.

Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path, shares his journey from corporate cog to free-spirited writer. He emphasizes writing for a specific audience, finding joy in exploring ideas, and the power of self-discovery through writing. He discusses the balance between raw storytelling and appealing to readers, the impact of unconventional paths on creativity, and the significance of finding a personal core idea in writing.

Self-taught coder Steph Smith shares valuable insights on standing out online through unique writing. From individuality in writing to balancing feedback and building authentic connections, she delves into the nuances of audience relationships and the importance of embracing unconventional ideas. Additionally, she explores the impact of learning to code on project deployment and personal voice.

Brie Wolfson, writing-first culture expert from Amazon and Basecamp, reveals the power of writing in business growth. She discusses the balance of writing vs. action, the editing process, and the secret to great writing. Learn how writing sets companies apart and drives success.

Renowned writer and entrepreneur Paul Graham shares 11 key lessons on writing, emphasizing simplicity, editing rigor, and embracing the creative process. He discusses the importance of identifying valuable problems, enhancing writing through observation and imagination, and developing a personal writing style.

Author Neil Strauss discusses the importance of being vulnerable in writing, sharing personal stories authentically, and captivating readers with engaging narratives. He also explores the art of storytelling, seduction tactics, productivity systems, and the power of taking notes to enhance creativity.