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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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Jun 19

My Father Typed With Two Fingers His Entire Life. He Was Right.

On writing, AI, and what happens when your tools get faster than your thoughts

My Father Typed With Two Fingers His Entire Life. He Was Right.

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Age of Empathy

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David B. Clear

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May 28

The AI Was Right. The Midwife Was Wrong.

Can you trust a chatbot during a 2am emergency?

The AI Was Right. The Midwife Was Wrong.

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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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May 22

AI Writes Better Than You. Now What?

Focus on the one thing it can’t fake (yet)

AI Writes Better Than You. Now What?

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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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May 8

Writer’s Block Is Easier to Fix Than You Think

Your brain is full. It just needs to be prompted.

Writer’s Block Is Easier to Fix Than You Think

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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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Apr 10

Consistency Is Ruining Your Writing (But Congratulations on Your Streak)

When consistency replaces deep work

Consistency Is Ruining Your Writing (But Congratulations on Your Streak)

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Age of Empathy

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David B. Clear

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Apr 3

I’ve Kept a Newborn Alive for Three Weeks — Here’s What I Learned

Don’t ask the chatbot

I’ve Kept a Newborn Alive for Three Weeks — Here’s What I Learned

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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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Mar 20

Why Most Online Writing Feels Like Something You’ve Already Read

Most writers are tourists

Why Most Online Writing Feels Like Something You’ve Already Read

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Age of Empathy

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David B. Clear

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Feb 25

The Horrible “Successful” Life I Almost Lived

Six years chasing the wrong life

The Horrible “Successful” Life I Almost Lived

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The Writing Cooperative

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David B. Clear

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Feb 20

Stop Writing for Yourself — or Your Reader

What matters isn’t who you write for — it’s whether you’re communicating or indulging

Stop Writing for Yourself — or Your Reader

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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