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9/17/2023
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The Cure for Intellectual Loneliness
I used to be mocked for my ideas — the same ideas that led me to 400000 Twitter followers. What changed? I started writing online. And you can, too. Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write of Passage
9/12/2023
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Write of Passage Is OPEN. Enroll Now!
If you're ready to start writing online, enroll in Cohort 11, which starts on October 2. Enrollment will stay open for two weeks, or until all spaces have been filled. Write of Passage logo
9/11/2023
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Getting Out of Your Own Way
One more day until Cohort 11 is open for enrollment! Can't stop self-sabotaging? Learn how to cope with your inner critic and start sharing ideas you're proud of. Write of Passage logo
9/10/2023
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From Listener to Guest on Your Favorite Podcast
Do you dream of making an impact? Writing online can make it a reality. Many of us feel the deep, instinctual desire to do work that truly matters. We dream of reshaping someone's reality with our
9/8/2023
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Stuck on the Sidelines
You want to write online, but you're riddled with self-doubt. You fear you're not good enough, so you anticipate judgment from friends and criticism from people you've never met. Think
9/6/2023
22 : 44
Above All Else, Write for Yourself
Write of Passage Weekly | If you've diagnosed yourself with a case of writer's block, don't fret. This week, we're rushing to your aid with the cure. View in browser Write of Passage
9/5/2023
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From McDonald's to Twitter Stardom
There once was a guy working the drive-thru at McDonald's. His name was Sheehan, and he had no idea the Internet was about to change his life forever. Now, he's The Cultural Tutor, one of the
9/3/2023
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From a Stagnant Swamp to a Flowing River
When you only consume and don't create, you stagnate. With nowhere for your ideas to flow, your mind becomes a murky swamp. Writing online is your way out of the muck and into clear water. Write of
9/1/2023
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How to Find Work That Stirs Your Soul
I know too many people who feel overqualified and underappreciated. Maybe you're one of them. Here's how to invite the serendipity of the Internet into your life and leap into the 21st century.
8/30/2023
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Do You Own Your Time?
Write of Passage Weekly | Materially, we are richer than ever; we live in an age of abundance. But in another way, we are poorer than ever; we have very little leisure time. We are money-rich and time-
8/28/2023
21 : 34
Are You Mismatched? (Cohort Countdown)
You have a unique perspective within you — ideas, insights, and hard-won wisdom. But something might be holding you back from using your full potential. Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Hey writers,
8/23/2023
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Skip Shortcuts, Lean Into Tedium
Write of Passage Weekly | David has just launched a new podcast, How I Write. It's designed to help you improve your creative process by learning the habits and techniques of top writers across the
8/16/2023
20 : 44
Want to Make Your Mark? Become More Articulate.
Write of Passage Weekly | Why be articulate? Because you can wield the power of the word. You can inspire a stranger, negotiate a higher salary, calm a patient in the ER, or manage a team of colleagues
8/14/2023
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Drop Perfectionism, Let Your Creativity Flow
Write of Passage Weekly | Perfectionism is a weakness — a vice disguised as a virtue. It's the compulsion to chase an illusion: perfect. View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write of
8/2/2023
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Don't Wait for a Miracle. Write from the Mundane.
Write of Passage Weekly | In an age of convenience, we take life to go. We drink coffee from single-use paper cups with plastic lids. We eat our lunches with plastic forks from cardboard bowls. We
7/26/2023
21 : 24
Watch Your Tone: Choosing Satire Over Sarcasm
Write of Passage Weekly | Today, you'll learn how subtle changes in language can lead to dramatic changes in tone. View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write of Passage Weekly Hello
7/19/2023
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IKEA Words
Write of Passage Weekly | Today, you'll learn to avoid the pitfalls of ready-made phrases, or what we call “IKEA Words.” View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write of Passage Weekly
7/16/2023
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Imitate, Then Innovate
Write of Passage Weekly | You're a copycat. Your ideas are not all yours. But that's okay. Your favorite writers are copycats too. View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write of
7/5/2023
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Beer Mode and Coffee Mode
Write of Passage Weekly | Today, we're sharing a framework from David about how to spend your creative energy: Beer Mode and Coffee Mode. View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write
6/28/2023
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Make the Internet Work for You
Write of Passage Weekly | Today, we're talking about how to use the Internet to find your people. Share your ideas and watch what happens. View in browser Write of Passage logo transparent-1 Write