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Jul 7, 2023 • 11 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
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May 28, 2024
In 8 lines, Kurt Vonnegut gives a writing masterclass.

Then, in my favorite reminder, he ends the letter with:

"The greatest short story writer... Flannery O'Connor.

She broke practically every one of my rules but the first.

Great writers tend to do that."

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Mar 22, 2024
I collect the best opening lines from books.

9 gems – and they teach you about writing hooks: Image
The Nightingale

Takeaways:

1. Start with the end, literally

2. Hard truths phrased simply

3. Juxtapose powerful ideas; "love" and "war" Image
1984

Lessons:

1. Break the known norm

2. Use senses other than sight (here, sound)

3. Imply problems; Not all is well in the world Image
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Feb 10, 2024
Storytelling is a game of psychology.

10 ideas rooted in psychology to elevate your storytelling.

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Jan 20, 2024
I collect sentences I wish I wrote.

Here are 7 to make ya think - all from fiction:

1. Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God Image
2. Neil Gaiman, Coraline Image
3. Joe Abercrombie, The Heroes Image
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Dec 6, 2023
I collect the best opening lines from books.

10 gems – and they teach you about writing hooks: Image
Little Fires Everywhere

Lessons:

1. Connect seemingly unrelated ideas

2. Strong verbs; "scorch"

3. Shock the system; yes, she suggested burning people Image
1984

Lessons:

1. Break the known norm

2. Use senses other than sight (here, sound)

3. Imply problems; Not all is well in the world Image
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Nov 14, 2023
I’m on a mission to get you to read more fiction.

Here are 10 of my favorite ideas – all from fiction:

1. Frank Herbert, Dune Image
2. F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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3. Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

On intelligence: Image
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