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1,040 snips
Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 16min

Learn Great Copywriting in 76 Minutes | Harry Dry

Harry Dry, master copywriter, shares key copywriting principles and examples. Discusses the importance of specificity, analyzing successful ads, and mastering sincere communication in copywriting. Emphasizes the power of facts, simplicity, and evocative descriptions in writing.
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325 snips
Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 25min

How to Write Fearlessly (like Scott Galloway)

Scott Galloway, a mix of humor and millionaire advice, shares tips on fearless writing. Topics include creating intimacy with readers, crafting bold narratives, and sharing strong opinions. Learn how to write fearlessly by using humor, conversation, and strong opinions. Discover the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and pacing in writing. Challenge conventional wisdom and explore wealth distribution while tapping into primal instincts for effective branding.
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470 snips
Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 39min

Everything Nat Eliason Learned Writing His First Book

Nat Eliason, a writer who transitioned from SEO blogs to captivating memoirs, shares storytelling advice in this masterclass episode. He discusses developing taste, emotional depth, private equity vs. founder-driven companies, crafting promises, engaging readers, the importance of intention and obstacles, and using AI tools for writing.
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356 snips
Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 15min

How to Write a Book Like Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday, a prolific writer, shares insights on generating creative inertia, the importance of momentum in writing, and his work ethic of continuous productivity. The podcast delves into the evolution of the writer's process, the power of introductions, impact of music on writing, depth of understanding in reading, and overcoming fear, procrastination, and perfectionism in creativity.
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295 snips
Jun 12, 2024 • 42min

Jerry Seinfeld’s Rules for Writing | How I Write Podcast

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.
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493 snips
May 29, 2024 • 1h 55min

Addicted to Distraction | Ted Gioia | How I Write Podcast

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.
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426 snips
May 22, 2024 • 1h 31min

How Writing Helped Jason Fried Build an 8-Figure Business

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.
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106 snips
May 8, 2024 • 49min

What’s Wrong with Writing Education? | Ana Lorena Fabrega | How I Write Podcast

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.
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809 snips
May 1, 2024 • 1h 39min

Sam Corcos: How Writing Helped This CEO Build a $300m+ Company

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.
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333 snips
Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 6min

Paul Millerd: Why Writing Is The Path For Self Discovery

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.

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