Well, that was fun! Here are the 15 things Neil taught me about writing: 1. A desire for universal praise kills your voice. Great writers always work keeping very specific role models in mind. They want to live unto - write up to - their heroes. 2. In your first draft, be vulnerable. Then edit so that your vulnerability is interesting to other people. 3. Notice, process, share: Writing starts with the eye (where you notice), moves to the mind (where you process), and ends with the fingertips (where you share). 4. Write with uncommon honesty. Edit with uncommon brutality. 5. None of Neil Strauss’ books would exist without him brain dumping interesting experiences into a doc in the first 24 hours. How many ideas have you lost because you didn't write them down? 6. The first paragraph, the first page, and the first chapter are crucial because they establish the vibe and tempo you have to adhere to…till the last word. 7. Don’t rush your main idea. It probably came to you in bits and pieces over time, so don’t hit the reader in the face with it. Take them to the main idea via stories. You don't need to say everything at the beginning. 8. Your writing develops a vital zing when you realize no one cares. Your job is to make them care. Start with this attitude and your brain will subconsciously erase unnecessary set ups and cut to the chase. 9. Create systems to protect you from your lower self. For example, a part of your animal brain wants to scroll Twitter for 10 hours and bathe in the glow of the timeline. But great writers side with their higher self over the lower. Neil uses an app called Freedom to keep distractions at bay. 10. There's a point where you stop telling the book or the essay what you want it to be, and it starts telling you what it wants to be. Don’t ignore this message. 11. The first draft is for you. Be uninhibited and let your ideas flow like lava. 12. The second draft is for the reader. Make what matters to you matter to the reader. Ask questions like: "Where are they bored? Where are they confused?" 13. The third draft is for the haters. Clean up your prose. Get the facts straight. Take the bullets out of the gun. Then... ship. 14. When we begin a book-or any artwork or creative endeavor-the goal is not to execute a plan. It’s to surrender to the art itself. To let the art create itself, with you as a conduit. 15. Writers need a sacred space. A place or a time of the day that’s sealed off from the outside world, with no distractions…where you can enter undisturbed flow states.
Epoca boa viu, quando conheci o Mystery method e o livro The game, eu sentia como se esses caras estivessem comigo quando saia para as minhas "sarges" aqui no Brasil! Tempo bom que não volta mais!
that side walk part caught my attention at 1:00:07 (ruclips.net/video/-Rr9jgdcmz8/видео.htmlsi=iSViRfX6R9j9rvjN&t=3609). Now, i gotta step out and go make a connection
@@DavidPerellChannel Brother, as always, it's been fantastic. Your exceptional ability to listen and ask insightful questions, are simply priceless. And this, I don't need to say it myself, just seeing the quality of your network is enough. You can't have a network like that if you're not capable of bringing value to others. I really appreciate your work, and I can't thank you enough for it. Keep it up, my friend. The rewards will undoubtedly follow.
David popping in here! Curious... what's the #1 thing you learned from the interview?
People who try too hard to write well are generally poor at writing. It should be about how well you can express yourself.
Well, that was fun! Here are the 15 things Neil taught me about writing:
1. A desire for universal praise kills your voice. Great writers always work keeping very specific role models in mind. They want to live unto - write up to - their heroes.
2. In your first draft, be vulnerable. Then edit so that your vulnerability is interesting to other people.
3. Notice, process, share: Writing starts with the eye (where you notice), moves to the mind (where you process), and ends with the fingertips (where you share).
4. Write with uncommon honesty. Edit with uncommon brutality.
5. None of Neil Strauss’ books would exist without him brain dumping interesting experiences into a doc in the first 24 hours. How many ideas have you lost because you didn't write them down?
6. The first paragraph, the first page, and the first chapter are crucial because they establish the vibe and tempo you have to adhere to…till the last word.
7. Don’t rush your main idea. It probably came to you in bits and pieces over time, so don’t hit the reader in the face with it. Take them to the main idea via stories. You don't need to say everything at the beginning.
8. Your writing develops a vital zing when you realize no one cares. Your job is to make them care. Start with this attitude and your brain will subconsciously erase unnecessary set ups and cut to the chase.
9. Create systems to protect you from your lower self. For example, a part of your animal brain wants to scroll Twitter for 10 hours and bathe in the glow of the timeline. But great writers side with their higher self over the lower. Neil uses an app called Freedom to keep distractions at bay.
10. There's a point where you stop telling the book or the essay what you want it to be, and it starts telling you what it wants to be. Don’t ignore this message.
11. The first draft is for you. Be uninhibited and let your ideas flow like lava.
12. The second draft is for the reader. Make what matters to you matter to the reader. Ask questions like: "Where are they bored? Where are they confused?"
13. The third draft is for the haters. Clean up your prose. Get the facts straight. Take the bullets out of the gun. Then... ship.
14. When we begin a book-or any artwork or creative endeavor-the goal is not to execute a plan. It’s to surrender to the art itself. To let the art create itself, with you as a conduit.
15. Writers need a sacred space. A place or a time of the day that’s sealed off from the outside world, with no distractions…where you can enter undisturbed flow states.
Thank you for not putting giant microphones over everyone's faces.
Epoca boa viu, quando conheci o Mystery method e o livro The game, eu sentia como se esses caras estivessem comigo quando saia para as minhas "sarges" aqui no Brasil! Tempo bom que não volta mais!
Brilliant conversation. Thanks!
Great interview! Loved the tips on editing
Neil's approach to vulnerability in writing is spot on; it's all about balance and relatability.
Dude's got a lot of experience and it shows in the way he talks about the craft
that side walk part caught my attention at 1:00:07 (ruclips.net/video/-Rr9jgdcmz8/видео.htmlsi=iSViRfX6R9j9rvjN&t=3609). Now, i gotta step out and go make a connection
Excited for this - watching now!
looking forward to this; what a great intro!
Neil is the master storyteller
The clear and concise thinking Neil displayed was marvelous to behold. No wasted words.
Truly
Need Time stamps!!
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Underrated pod keep it up David 🔥
Thanks!
Woahhh that's gonna be a huge one. Thanks David! 🤠
T'was a fun one... let me know how you liked it
@@DavidPerellChannel Brother, as always, it's been fantastic. Your exceptional ability to listen and ask insightful questions, are simply priceless. And this, I don't need to say it myself, just seeing the quality of your network is enough. You can't have a network like that if you're not capable of bringing value to others. I really appreciate your work, and I can't thank you enough for it. Keep it up, my friend. The rewards will undoubtedly follow.