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Last night I saw this tweet, on #writing
Came to it because of this response...
(Both takes are accurate)
I was reminded of a few different things I’ve read over the years. All having to do with writing (and life).

What follows is a thread outlining that...
@jasonfried with some solid suggestions on how to make writing clases better

m.signalvnoise.com/the-writing-cl…
@elisadoucette & @craftcontent also dropping in some TRUTHS...

craftyourcontent.com/building-mind-…
#ChrisNolan the guy who wrote/directed the #TheDarkKnightTrilogy
via interview with @AdamMGrant

esquire.com/entertainment/…
And, of course, a #writing thread wouldn’t be complete without some @sapinker articles...

This one via @bakadesuyo

bakadesuyo.com/2014/11/how-to…
And this other @sapinker article by @WBUR

wbur.org/radioboston/20…
@MametDavid, who’s won a Pulitzer for his (dramatic)writing, wrote a memo to his writing staff on what it means to:

- write well and
- write good drama

The memo is brief and it’s worth reading in its entirety.

slashfilm.com/a-letter-from-…
If you’re still struggling to write better or clearer, check out any of the following tools...

These apps/browser add-ons will help you write/edit.

*USE THEIR FREE VERSION*

- typely.com
- app.grammarly.com
- hemingwayapp.com
- readable.com
As instructors it’s our responsibility to center/ground material in a concrete reality, not some abstract distant future.

I said that about “abstract” disciplines (see RT), but it applies to all academic coursework.

That includes writing.

What students want to know is:

- how will learning this information help them today or the moment they walk out of class?

It’s not shortsighted, it’s pragmatic.

@jal_mehta & @sarahmfine capture how to engage students in/outside of class, and how to make the coursework concrete via this @nytimes piece...

nytimes.com/2019/03/30/opi…
In other words, students might struggle with writing (and other classes; e.g., math) because they don’t see the short term value, application and/or relevancy to their lives.

Other than “getting a good grade.”

But, good grades don’t really help in life.

nytimes.com/2018/12/08/opi…
At the end of the day, most of our “formal” instruction/teaching is all practice but no game.

This needs to change.

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