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Scoble Sells Out
via Techcrunch by Michael Arrington on January 24, 2008
... have been the main proponents of advertising-free blogs over the years, arguing that it creates conflicts that should be avoided. In 2005, when we first put ads on TechCrunch, Winer wrote a long comment expressing disappointment and regretting linking to the site, and followed up with a podcast on the issue. He’s been writing about this since at least 2000.This isn’t the first time Sco...
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Edit to Done: Revision and the Art of Being Concise
via Write to Done by Leo Babauta on January 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of Djenan.“Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.” - Bernard MalamudSometimes it’s just good to know when to shut up.The problem with a lot of amateur writers is that they can be long-winded, writing in a few paragraphs what could be said in a few sentences. They might think they’re impressing people with their flowery prose or thought-out arguments … but...
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How to Write First Thing in the Morning
via Write to Done by Leo Babauta on January 17, 2008
Photo courtesy of Peter GeneAs I write these words, it’s a little after 4:00 a.m. and my wife and kids are sleeping. The house is dark and quiet, with no TV or music playing, no conversation to distract the voice in my head.It’s the perfect writing environment, for me at least.When we write, we are speaking with a voice in our heads, and that voice is communicated through our fingertips and...
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What Makes Great Blogwriting?
via Write to Done by Leo Babauta on January 09, 2008
Photo courtesy of Capitan Giona“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar WildeA well written blog is a beautiful thing to read. When I hit upon a blog with great writing, I can spend hours digging into the archives, learning, laughing, getting to know a writer.Because a great blogwriter, in the end, is someone you want to be friends with. It’s someone interesting, someone who...
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How to Write Without Distractions
via Write to Done by Leo Babauta on January 08, 2008
... learn to clear your writing time of any distractions.At this moment, I can proudly say that I’m writing this post distraction-free. And I can also say that it’s without a doubt the best way to write.Good writing requires focus.Those four words will make a huge difference to your writing if you’ve been having problems so far.Sure, it’s fun to be able to check email, have the TV on in the...
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