The Cultural Tutor: Two Kinds of Writing (Which One Are You?)
How I Write
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Books Shape Our Writing
The physicality of books influences the way we approach writing, potentially encouraging a more serious and elevated tone when we write in blank spaces such as notebooks or empty books. In contrast, the internet's attention economy creates pressures that favor brevity and catchiness in writing, making it challenging for more complex styles to gain traction online. This shift impacts the potential for new forms of maximalism in writing, as platforms like Twitter prioritize instant engagement over depth.
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