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8/30/2024
16 : 14
Join Us for the Grand Finale
Today is your last chance to enroll at the lowest price ever. Cohort 13 will be our biggest and best yet, the crème de la crème, the highlight reel you don't want to miss.
8/28/2024
19 : 14
*Record Scratch* So, You’re Probably Wondering How I Got Here
On the art of sophisticated clickbait and starting from the middle of the story (because the journey is just as important as the destination)
8/26/2024
16 : 54
'Help! I'm Scared of Looking Dumb'
Here is our response, in the style of an advice column that's hot off the press. Enjoy.
8/23/2024
20 : 14
Build Your Coliseum of Ideas
Once upon a time in Ancient Rome, a single building would take a decade to build — but it wasn't the time commitment that was impressive. It was their commitment to craftsmanship, their devotion to
8/21/2024
18 : 34
Don’t Forget to Breathe
The rhythm of your writing — its pacing and punctuation — can convey emotion. Help your reader feel what your character feels.
8/20/2024
3 : 5
Succession Is Shakespearean
Dialogue captures the essence of a message in ways that plain exposition cannot.
8/8/2024
18 : 54
Oh, the Writing You'll Do
There are three groups of writers who benefit the most from the Write of Passage Bootcamp: the Craftsman, the Idea-Pioneer, and the Not-So-Corporate Professional. Which one are you?
8/7/2024
18 : 54
What If the Sea Could Hug?
The sea isn't just a body of water; it whispers, clamors, murmurs, embraces, and speaks to the soul.
7/31/2024
18 : 34
Mommy Issues: How to Use Foreign Words Effectively
Language is a vessel for culture, each word carrying with it a web of associations and emotions. To stay true to a word's roots, borrow from another language. View in browser Write of Passage logo
7/29/2024
17 : 54
From a Stagnant Swamp to a Flowing River
Think about your past month. How much information have you taken in? Articles, books, podcasts, Tweets, video clips. Picture all of it. Now ask yourself: What have you created in the past month? If you
7/27/2024
12 : 34
Write a Damn-Good Piece
There is a glut of mediocre writing in the world and people are craving high-quality ideas. Now is your foot-in-the-door moment to become the best writer you can be. And here's why. Write of
7/26/2024
19 : 4
Are You Intellectually Lonely?
Ever been to a workout class, maybe kickboxing, Pilates, or spin? Something magical happens in a group. You find yourself working harder, achieving more, and — most importantly — having fun. When you
7/25/2024
14 : 44
The Cure for Intellectual Loneliness
Ever been to a workout class, maybe kickboxing, Pilates, or spin? Something magical happens in a group. You find yourself working harder, achieving more, and — most importantly — having fun. When you
7/24/2024
18 : 44
Get Specific, Make It Vivid
The more specific the anecdote, the fewer words you need need to paint the whole picture.
7/23/2024
13 : 54
[Announcement] Cohort 13 is LIVE!
The Write of Passage Bootcamp is now open for enrollment. Cohort 13 kicks off on Monday, August 26, and runs until Monday, September 23. Enrollment opens today and closes on August 16. If you're
7/22/2024
15 : 4
[Announcement] Write of Passage Is Now OPEN!
The Write of Passage Bootcamp is now open for enrollment. Cohort 13 kicks off on Monday, August 26, and runs until Monday, September 23. Enrollment opens today and closes on August 16. If you're
7/17/2024
19 : 14
Give Your Reader a Feeling, Not an Adjective
Make your reader feel, envision, and imagine the complexity of a situation; don't just describe it.
7/15/2024
12 : 4
[Shiny Dime] Congratulations on Completing the Challenge!
Let's take a look at what you've learned over the last ten weeks, shall we? Here's your victory-lap recap of all the lessons from the Shiny Dime Challenge. Write of Passage logo transparent
7/11/2024
6 : 24
[Shiny Dime] Writing Prompt #9
Write an essay only you can write. Write of Passage logo transparent-1 The Shiny Dime Challenge A Shiny Dime is a specific and surprising idea. It's the singular focus of a piece of writing. And
7/11/2024
6 : 23
Trust Your Reader’s Imagination
Resist the urge to over-explain and let the hidden meaning of your words come alive in your reader's mind.