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Dec 10, 2020

Dec 10, 2020

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

Imperfect Writing Is Worth Sharing

Because perfection is boring

Apr 4

Imperfect Writing Is Worth Sharing

Apr 4

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

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

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

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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The Writing Cooperative

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

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

Here’s What Children’s Books Do Better Than Anyone Else

Or how a kid’s book made me cry

Feb 7

Here’s What Children’s Books Do Better Than Anyone Else

Feb 7

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

How to Find the Will to Write

Find your “why”

Jan 24

How to Find the Will to Write

Jan 24

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The Writing Cooperative

How to Actually Have Some Writing Success (While Still Having Fun)

Be serious about the aim but playful about the process

Jan 10

How to Actually Have Some Writing Success (While Still Having Fun)

Jan 10

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

How to Become the Blogger People Actually Trust for Advice

Or why real expertise beats rehashing other’s viral hits

Dec 27, 2024

How to Become the Blogger People Actually Trust for Advice

Dec 27, 2024

Published in
The Writing Cooperative

Why 100 True Followers are More Than Enough

Don’t fall for silly Internet standards!

Dec 13, 2024

Why 100 True Followers are More Than Enough

Dec 13, 2024

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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