Tim Urban, with 600,000+ newsletter subscribers and 811,000+ Twitter followers, shares how to make writing fun and engaging. Topics include: discovering the joy of drawing, creating moments of insight, finding an authentic voice, overcoming writer's block, infusing personality into writing, software preferences, and appreciating the thrilling world of history.

Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss shares his top writing tactics, routines, and habits. They discuss the impact of a great teacher, their approach to writing and tools used, using a newsletter to connect with the audience, overcoming fear and embracing imperfection, the impact of interview style on writing, and exploring psychedelics and mental health.

Former finance worker turned Twitter thread writer with 1 million followers, Sahil Bloom, discusses topics such as writing for oneself, the metaphor of excavation in life, breaking away from consensus thinking, creating space for ideas, managing a growing newsletter, challenges of writing a book, and finding the essence of what to say in writing.

Byrne Hobart, a Substack writer with a large following in Silicon Valley, shares insights on writing a high-value newsletter. The podcast covers selecting specific topics, providing commentary in newsletters, improving retention through writing, the power of written communication, finding intersections in writing, the role of work ethic in success, and managing distractions and impactful writing.

Ali Abdaal, online creator and productivity expert, shares his advice on how to make it online, discussing topics such as balancing authenticity and performance in writing, the surprising success of medical school videos, maintaining relatability after success, finding the balance between personal and instructive writing, the importance of build-up and climax in entertainment, the book 'The Psychology of Money', and the concept of being prolific over perfect.

Chamath Palihapitiya, tech billionaire and Silicon Valley icon, discusses the significance of annual letters, the power of online communication, contrasting writing cultures at AOL and Facebook, applying the acquisition, activation, engagement, and virality framework to writing, distinguishing fact from interpretation, and the power of effective communication in business.

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Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, discusses the transformative power of writing, the impact of forums on shaping the internet, the importance of good documentation in coding and writing, the power of impactful writing and storytelling in startups, and explores Vennabar, Bush, and the Memics.

Morgan Housel, author of 'The Psychology of Money' and prolific writer, discusses his writing journey and shares insights on storytelling, staying true to your style, writing with brevity, and the power of memorable sentences. He also explores the challenges of editing and the social nature of writing. The chapter titles highlight topics such as breaking down the book writing process, exploring versatile data tools, and the impact of a few exceptional attempts. Overall, the podcast provides valuable advice for captivating readers with engaging and concise writing.

Mark Manson, writer of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,' discusses his journey from blogger to bestselling author. He shares his approach to staying true to his voice, 3X'ing his audience, and writing Will Smith's memoir. They explore the influence of philosophy, designing book covers, transitioning from internet to mainstream fame, using Scrivener, and gauging audience reactions. They also touch on Facebook's strategy, transitioning from dating advice to personal development, refining chapters, and the process of writing a book.