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AI, Human Factors, Wellbeing, Self-Improvement.
Alex Iljaszewicz
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1y ago
Decluttering means getting rid of distractions. Writing lets you use them.
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No one remembers how many push-ups you did in 2020. But the stories, essays, or chapters you write? Those could inspire someone, teach something, or even outlast you.
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Generic goals like “write more” are like “get in shape” — uninspiring and easy to ignore. Instead, resolve to write one awkward dinner conversation, or one dialogue about mismatched socks.
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Unlike playing an instrument or learning a language, writing doesn’t require starting from scratch. You already know words. You’ve been using them your whole life. Now it’s about putting them together in new, exciting ways.
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Every memorable trip has moments of frustration: lost luggage, bad weather, cultural misunderstandings. These struggles make the story.
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Your quirks are what make your writing stand out. Whether it’s a sharp wit, a love of obscure metaphors, or a conversational tone, lean into what makes your voice yours.
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The advice to “write every day” can feel daunting. Life gets hectic, inspiration comes and goes, and some days it feels impossible to find the time. But writing doesn’t have to rely on motivation or a sudden burst of brilliance.
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If writing is the art of putting your ideas on the page, editing is the art of making those ideas shine.
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It’s not just you and the blank page. Every piece you write is for someone, even if you haven’t met them yet.
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Christmas is a character study in itself: the stressed parent, the wide-eyed child, the sarcastic sibling, the nostalgic grandparent. Your holiday table is a living cast of characters.
Focusing on the masses can paralyze your creativity. Instead of writing for everyone, try writing for someone.
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Writing something that changes how someone thinks or makes them laugh on a tough day is far more valuable than a box of chocolates.
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Sentences are like music — they need highs and lows, long notes and short beats. Rhythm is what makes writing sing.
We pad sentences with unnecessary fluff, throw in extra adjectives, and repeat ourselves. The result? Plain boring.
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If your writing were a house, the headline would be the front door. It’s the first thing readers see, and if it’s uninviting, they won’t step inside — no matter how beautiful the interior.
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The best essays surprise readers. Take a mundane situation and flip it. Add humor, absurdity, or a fresh perspective.
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Comedians know the first laugh is crucial. If they don’t hook the audience in the first 30 seconds, they’ve lost them. The same goes for writing.
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Most obligatory gifts are regifted or donated. But a thoughtful piece of writing? That’s unique. No one’s tossing it into a charity shop bin.
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A strong opinion invites engagement. Readers might argue, share, or reflect — but they won’t scroll past without a second thought.
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Readers don’t want everything spoon-fed to them. Leaving things unsaid invites them to connect the dots.
