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Dec 10, 2020

Dec 10, 2020

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Why a Calendar Is the Best Editing Tool

Revising sucks less when you wait

Jul 4

Why a Calendar Is the Best Editing Tool

Jul 4

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Here’s Why You Should Hate Your Writing

Or at least not love it…

Jun 20

Here’s Why You Should Hate Your Writing

Jun 20

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Dear Writer — Forget Talent. All You Need Is Stubbornness

Writers keep writing

Jun 6

Dear Writer — Forget Talent. All You Need Is Stubbornness

Jun 6

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Quantity Versus Quality? There Shouldn’t Be a Debate

Both bad and brilliant writing works

May 23

Quantity Versus Quality? There Shouldn’t Be a Debate

May 23

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Not a Writer? Good. You’re Exactly Who Should Be Writing

Your brain wants to be understood

May 9

Not a Writer? Good. You’re Exactly Who Should Be Writing

May 9

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Imperfect Writing Is Worth Sharing

Because perfection is boring

Apr 4

Imperfect Writing Is Worth Sharing

Apr 4

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Dear Writer — Hard Work Doesn’t Guarantee Quality

Or why your manuscript shouldn’t be old enough to vote

Mar 21

Dear Writer — Hard Work Doesn’t Guarantee Quality

Mar 21

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Dear Writer—Here’s Why Stories Are Better than Essays

The power of narrative over expository texts

Mar 7

Dear Writer—Here’s Why Stories Are Better than Essays

Mar 7

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Dear Writer — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bullshit

Or why intellectual honesty beats trying to bluff your way to success

Feb 21

Dear Writer — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bullshit

Feb 21

David B. Clear

David B. Clear

Cartoonist, science fan, PhD, eukaryote. Doesn't eat cats, dogs, nor other animals. 1,000x Bottom Writer. davidbclear.com

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