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Ryan Paugh
I just read a blog post from our friend Alexandra Levit (http://bit.ly/aNLDMx) about what it means to be a best-selling author and it got me thinking about all of you who are passionate about writing. If you're interested in writing a book, or any piece of writing for that matter, what's more important to you: acclaim or meaning? Just because a book is a best seller doesn't mean it's any good. If you could only have one of the two, which would you choose? Money or impact?
90 weeks ago from Write a Book!, Creative Writing, Professional Writers and Editors and Brazen Fiction Writers2 more
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Benny:
The following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
81 weeks ago
I think that the web has made this extra interesting ...MoreThe following comes from the perspective of someone who hasn't yet made money from writing.
I think that the web has made this extra interesting and ambiguous. All writing is, in a way, designed to provoke some sort of conversation. The web, though, is extra-conversational. Most writing on the web is designed to provoke immediate feedback, and we've discovered that that is best accomplished by short and open-ended posts.
On the other hand, a lot of meaningful writing takes a long time to sink in and doesn't necessarily provoke a direct response. I think that it's important to separate these two types of writing. If you're making money for it and it's on the web, chances are that you are good at provoking instant feedback.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think this is an interesting subject:
Which is more satisfying, writing something that will slowly sink in with people but not provoke instant feedback, or writing something that provokes instant feedback?
81 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
It seems I'm traveling every month for business lately. This week, I'm going to San Francisco to give two speeches. I love seeing new places, but often get stressed on how traveling breaks up my habitual work pace. How do you get work done while you're traveling? What are the best ways to make efficient uses of airport layovers? What do you do before and after to prepare for your trip? Do you work in your hotel?
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Sam Davidson:
You're gaining two hours, so that means you'll probably wake up the first morning you're there at like 5 AM local time. So, you'll have a few ...MoreYou're gaining two hours, so that means you'll probably wake up the first morning you're there at like 5 AM local time. So, you'll have a few hours to work before you need to go speak.
For me, flying time means uninterrupted work time. I write emails, blog posts, you name in while in the air. Same goes for time in the terminal.
I'm actually more productive on trips because the distractions are minimized.
I could go on and on. I'm a business travel fiend.
107 weeks ago
For me, flying time means uninterrupted work time. I write emails, blog posts, you name in while in the air. Same goes for time in the terminal.
I'm actually more productive on trips because the distractions are minimized.
I could go on and on. I'm a business travel fiend.
107 weeks ago
Emily Jasper:
I used to travel all the time for business (always have a valid passport, you never know when a call comes for you to be in Geneva the next day). ...MoreI used to travel all the time for business (always have a valid passport, you never know when a call comes for you to be in Geneva the next day). Like everyone here, I'm really productive in airports and on trips. One lesson I learned early on was put flight information on your calendar, including when you have layovers. I had always done this, but coworkers who didn't know I traveled panicked when they couldn't get in touch with me (cause I was on a plane) and they hadn't looked at my calendar. Eventually they learned my info was there, and then panicking stopped.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Sam Davidson
I ate Greek food with Scott once. I can confirm that he is good people, like Marie, with whom I had coffee. I had sushi with Ryan.
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