The second draft is for the reader

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Simply being vulnerable in writing is not enough to create compelling content. It is crucial to synthesize the content in a way that offers insights or a cohesive story with rhythm and cadence. The first step is to get everything out in a 'vomit draft,' a draft solely for the writer's personal exploration without worrying about others seeing it. The second step involves crafting a readable draft for the intended audience, ensuring that the vulnerability shared is engaging and interesting to others.

Neil writes about all the icky, taboo things you’re not supposed to say out loud. As the author of ten New York Times Bestselling books, he’s built his career on getting celebrities like Rick Rubin, Kevin Hart, and Jenna Jameson to open up in a way that most writers are too afraid to do.

But don’t get it twisted — “being vulnerable” doesn’t mean “word-vomit your deepest, darkest secrets to the world.” It means sharing who you truly are in a way that’s interesting to other people.

In this episode, Neil reveals how to be vulnerable in your work, the right way. He breaks down story structures that hook your reader. He reveals how to cultivate your life to support your writing. And he shows you how to say things in public that most people would be too scared to share with their closest friends.

If you’re scared of sharing your work in public, this episode is for you. Come learn how to synthesize your vulnerability in a way that resonates with other people.

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