623 sats \ 4 replies \ @Natalia 9 Jan \ on: Stacker Saloon
Writing is not hard, the real hard part is editing - the constant struggle with your own thoughts.
I usually do this in the mornings when I have a more clear mind.
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197 sats \ 1 reply \ @davidw 9 Jan
Knowing what to include and what to cut is definitely a supertalent.
I often fail to remember that not everything that comes out our brains is articulate or relevant. 80/20 rule still applies.
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33 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia 9 Jan
yes, I usually focus on the cutting and making things easier to understand.
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100 sats \ 1 reply \ @birdeye21 9 Jan
forgot where I heard this but...for every hour of writing, 10 hours for editing!
i take that as more of a mental model than taking it painfully literally
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia 9 Jan
"pain" indeed, with lots of thinking - thinking takes so much brain power, but then you feel so great after it's good to go into the wild!
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