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Why Most Writers Should Mostly Ignore AI
As you dream up story ideas, don’t be a victim of the hype cycle
Sep 20
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Robert Roy Britt
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You Can Write About a Topic Again and Again and Again
Learn why it’s OK to go to the well over and over, and how to do it successfully
Sep 18
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Robert Roy Britt
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Writers: Beware the Influencers’ Echo Chambers
Claims reverberate between self-described experts, and they might even be true
Sep 13
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Robert Roy Britt
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How to Slash 25% of the Words From Your Story, and Why
Any story can be drastically shortened (and thereby improved) using an editor's mindset and these simple tools
Sep 11
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Robert Roy Britt
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Writers Need Four Eyes, Minimum
At least two of them must be not yours
Sep 6
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Robert Roy Britt
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August 2023
To Grow Your Audience, Stop Using Big Words
Improve your writing, and your reach, by breaking this one pernicious habit
Aug 30
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Robert Roy Britt
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Writers Should Serve Cake First, Then Veggies
A simple way to make your articles more compelling and easier to read
Aug 28
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Robert Roy Britt
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Why Did My Story Flop?
There are so many reasons a story can fail, and so few guarantees for success
Aug 23
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Robert Roy Britt
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What Medium Wants From Writers
Medium's human curators and algorithms now prioritize GOOD WRITING. I've figured out what that means, and it matters no matter where you publish your…
Aug 20
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Robert Roy Britt
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Welcome to the Writer's Guide, Launched 8.16.23
Here's what you can expect from this weekly newsletter and my mentoring and coaching opportunities
Aug 16
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Robert Roy Britt
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Fundamental Elements of a Good Article
Plus a Quick Tip: Let your stories simmer before you publish
Aug 16
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Robert Roy Britt
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Punctuation Guide: The Rules & How to Break Them
Simple, definitive suggestions on how to punctuate properly. Or not! A special instructional for paid subscribers only.
Aug 16
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Robert Roy Britt
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