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“It’s a New Day” by will.i.am is still one of the most inspiring songs/videos I’ve seen, and as relevant in the days after the inauguration as it was in the days after the election. For me, the lyrics echo the central thrust of President Obama’s inauguration speech: “All this we can do. All this we [...]

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Two Notes on Doctorow's Writing Advice

Cory Doctorow has posted details about his writing routine at Locus magazine. It’s a brief collection of some excellent advice.1 Here’s the bulleted list: Short, regular work schedule Leave yourself a rough edge Don’t research Don’t be ceremonious Kill your word processor2 Real-time communication tools are deadly For me, short and regular is ideal. I know many writers dedicate more than 20 [...]

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