literature

Review: The War of Art

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In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield makes the case that Resistance prevents people from doing their work. To combat Resistance, you need to cultivate a professional attitude toward your work. Once you do, you’ll be rewarded by the muse and other divine intervention. Learn more…

How NOT to Start a Writers’ Group

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A writers’ group can be a wonderful learning environment, but it can also be a pain in the ass. If you want to encourage the former and avoid the latter, read on…

Revision Tips for Writers

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Revision is difficult, necessary, and terrifying work. But if you break the process down into structural editing and proofreading/copy editing, you can make the task manageable. Read on to learn more

Why the Rules of Art Matter

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Why are some books unreadable? Why is some music unlistenable? Chances are they either defied or ignored the rules of art. As you’ll see, the real opportunity lies not in breaking rules but in altering conventions. Click the title to read more.

11 Tips for Better Internet Research

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The internet is a fascinating beast, but for curious people, it will eat hours of your life. Sometimes it’s fun to fill your head with ‘useless’ information, but other times it’s a pain in the ass. How can you make the most of your research time? Check out this article to find out more.

Who Is Your Audience and How Do They Affect Your Work?

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Do you know who you’re creating for? How well do you know your audience? The people you have in mind as your working on your project will probably affect your final product.

The Power of Naming Things

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When you start a project, what do you call it? Imagine you’re just getting started with a new creative work. If it’s a book, do you say “this story I’m doing about guilt, fear, and cakes,’ or is it “The Ministry of Fear?” If a painting, do you say ‘this thing  with a bearded guy [...]

Why Useless Skills Matter

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“Why would you bother to learn Korean? You’ll never use it when you leave here, it’s a useless skill.” When I heard these words, I rolled my eyes and thought the speaker had had too much soju. Later, though, I realized his attitude was a fairly common one. Many people see learning things like Korean, [...]