David B. Clear·FollowDec 10, 2020--ShareTop Stories | Archive | Comics | Curiosities | Essays on Writing
David B. ClearinThe Writing CooperativeWhy Perfectionism Is Both a Blessing and a CurseReasons to both embrace and reject it·7 min read·Sep 15--58
David B. ClearinThe Writing CooperativeHere’s How to Make Writing EasySix simple steps to follow·7 min read·Sep 1--38
David B. ClearinThe Writing CooperativeStop Confusing a Writing Niche With a TopicThey’re not the same!·4 min read·Mar 24--126
David B. ClearinThe Writing CooperativeNothing Is Too Obvious to Write AboutShare that trivial insight!·4 min read·Jul 28--103
Clive ThompsoninCreators HubOne Weird Trick for Writing a First DraftSeriously, it’s really weird. But it’s helped me for 25 years!·5 min read·Apr 30, 2022--172
Ghost WriterThe Secret to Writing WellIts not as hard as you think, It all comes down to understanding.4 min read·Jun 25--3
Walter RheininThe Writing CooperativeDon’t Spray Your Text With Reader RepellentYou lose your audience the second you try to sell them something·6 min read·Sep 4--81
Jonathan LethemBe Kind, Be Kind, Be KindHenry James, Mr. Rogers, and the Long Middle4 min read·Sep 21--132
Daniel CleatherinBetter HumansA 5-Part Plan to Improve Your WritingReaders crave more than a retelling of facts. Here’s how to enliven your writing by developing your ke9 min read·Nov 30, 2022--147
Ariel Meadow StallingsHow I recorded an audiobook in a closet during a pandemicGenerally speaking, I’m pro-surrender. When I notice myself feeling gritty and anxious and miserable, usually it’s because there’s…·15 min read·Sep 14--37