There seems to be this misconception that all the best writers wake up very early and do their work first thing in the morning. Thankfully for those of us who enjoy our sleep, BrainPickings has dispelled the myth that you need to rise early to be a good writer with the below infographic. It lays... Continue Reading →
F. Scott Fitzgerald on What It Takes to Be a Writer
Maria Popova of BrainPickings shared two letters written by F. Scott Fitzgerald to young writers who dared to show him their work. Fitzgerald isn't shy about telling the young writers they have a lot to learn, but he also gives them excellent advice on how to be better. In the first letter he writes, I’ve... Continue Reading →