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How to Write Good Daniel Poppie
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4.5 • 17 Ratings
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The writing podcast that isn't about how to write. Looking at writing, creativity, and other artforms through a philosophical and lighthearted lens.
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Steal Shakespeare's Strategy
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Your Storytelling Goals Will Direct Your Writing
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Doing Weird Stuff in Your Writing
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Words You Don't Know
Yesterday, we talked about words that we didn't like to use. Each writer has words he dislikes, but sometimes those words are exactly what is needed. As writers, it can also be tempting to use words that mean a very specific thing. Now, I am not opposed to this at certain times, especially if the writer uses this words naturally in speech, but big words can be something that obscures rather than clarifies for the reader.
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Using Words You Don't Like
Some words sound gross (gross!). Some words are annoying. They don't roll off the tongue. They are overused, etc. . . There are a lot of reasons why a writer might want to disregard some words. Some of these reasons are better than others. In this episode of How to Write Good, we are going to be talk about words you dislike that you might not want to blacklist forever. Every part of language is useful, and I think we need to remember that.
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Making Your Writing Easy to Read
When you first start writing, I think your goal should be clarity. Can a regular person understand what you are writing. It is more complex than it seems. If you can't write clearly, the purpose of your writing (being understood) has been stymied. One of the next goals I have when writing is making my writing easy to read. But this does not mean I am making my writing simple or childish. Maybe a better way to express this second goal is for me to say that you should try to make your writing pleasurable to read.
My Book:
https://amzn.to/31UcCPg
My Newsletter:
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Customer Reviews
Not just for writers!
All creatives have something to gain from listening to this podcast. Dan's takes on creativity, philosophical ideas, and art are thought-provoking and intelligent, whether you agree with them or not. Highly recommended not only for writers, but also artists, musicians, and other creators/creative people.
Six months
Just found this and like his take on the creative process..so far. But a huge red flag was just raised in the “Six Month” episode. The insistence that any book can be finished in six months and that writers who take years are lazy is so off the mark for any creative process. I will keep that in mind next time I read one of Franzen’s occasional masterpieces.
I’m Love’n It
Dan does a great job on the podcast. Not only does he have a great podcasting voice, but he also talks about topics you won’t hear anywhere else!