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#726: Hugh Howey, Author of Silo and Wool — A Masterclass on Writing, Unorthodox Self-Publishing, and Living in The AI Age

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Reading Beautiful Prose for Writing Inspiration

Reading beautifully written prose before a writing session can serve as a tuning fork for one's own writing, helping to establish a rhythm and tone. The flow of good translation or prose, including iambic pentameter and run-on sentences, can inspire the tonal quality of good writing and influence one's own work. The mention of the book 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' as an example of inspiring writing, and the unique structure of the book 'Circe' written by two authors alternating chapters, highlights the impact of well-crafted prose on shaping one's writing style.

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