Write of Passage Weekly

Hello writers,

Welcome back to Write of Passage Weekly, where you learn to get your ideas out of you head and into the world.

Last week, you learned what it mens to write like an Architect. Today, we’re talking about another archetype of the online writer: the Archaeologist.

Publish in a Day

Do you struggle to get ideas onto the page? Does perfectionism prevent you from hitting “Publish?” In these one-day workshops, students write, edit, and publish something they are proud of. Here’s a selection of articles from alumni of Publish in a Day.

If you’re looking for a deadline, feedback, and accountability, join us on Friday, January 19, to publish your idea in a day.

Write Like an Archaeologist

For the Architect, a draft is a construction site in a city. For the Archaeologist, it is a dig site in the desert. If you enjoy boundless exploration and are driven by your curiosity rather than a methodology, you are an Archaeologist.

An Archaeologist writer works not to uncover fossils but ideas. Each word a brushstroke, gently clearing dust from the relics of thought buried within the layers of all the knowledge the world has to offer. The devotee of discovery seeks not to construct new skyscrapers, but to dig, to explore, and to uncover the gems that lie in uncharted territories of ideas. 

Your Personal Monopoly is the unique intersection of your interests, passions, and skills, and being an Archaeologist is one way to develop it. You find a voice that is uniquely yours from breadth first, then depth. You define your niche after exploring a vast landscape filled with endless wonders. 

For the Archaeologist, all the world's a canvas. You’re an Archaeologist if you enjoy improvisational dances with words, rather than having a predefined plot or subject. The whims of interest and the allure of the unknown are enough for you to create. Your path, a river that unpredictably cuts through the bedrock of the untold, is always reaching for what seems just out of your intellectual reach.

The Archaeologist builds a personal monopoly not through constraints but by embracing the expanse, letting their natural fascinations direct the expedition. Every buried artifact — from the mundane to the magnificent — holds the potential of a revelation. 

You’re an Archaeologist if your writing refuses to be pigeonholed or predicted; you might visit the bookstore to browse rather than to hunt for a particular title, or you might find inspiration in your personal experience or the anecdotes of strangers instead of academic studies. 

The Archaeologist’s Personal Monopoly is not found in the depths but in the eclectic breadth of their curiosity. There’s a thrill that comes from having no plans. Risky? Yes. Boring? Never. 

The Archaeologist writes to discover. You’ll find that the most enchanting stories are not written from a blueprint; they are dusted and lifted gently from the soil of our collective consciousness for the world to behold. Every article, post, or Tweet is an opportunity for you to uncover the next revelation of what makes your voice distinct.

The How I Write Podcast

Tiago Forte’s Guide to Productive Writing

Tiago has redefined what it means to be a writer in the digital age. He helps people improve their productivity, organize their digital lives, and unlock their creative potential in an information-saturated world. His writing has captivated the attention of the masses: 100,000+ newsletter subscribers, 229,000+ YouTube subscribers, and 5,000+ Amazon reviews. 

But Tiago is more than just a productivity guru or curation master. He’s a creative visionary and a deeply disciplined artist. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how Tiago achieves his most productive writing — and how you can too. We talk about the art of feedback, manifesting your future, writing routines, intensity vs. recovery, and building Write of Passage together. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to build a writing routine that sets you up for success in a digital world.

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Thank you for reading Write of Passage Weekly. This week, survey the landscape of your curiosity, and start writing about what excites you right now.

Happy writing,

The Write of Passage Team