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Iterative journalism, process journalism, beta journalism—whatever name you use, it’s stupid and dangerous. It calls for bloggers to publish first and then verify what they wrote after they’ve posted it.
Trust Me, I'm Lying
Ryan Holiday
Don't do this all the time, but selectively... it's enriching.
Writing tactic 2: Your unfiltered voice
Go ahead and ask your friends what it's like to talk with you. And record yourself in conversation and listen back.
Your friends might mention your:
How Can Some People Writ...
@Julian on Twitter
The Gros Michel, or Big Mike, the banana that built the trade, was a hybrid created in 1836 on a farm in Jamaica. The work of the French botanist Jean François Pouyat, this banana was prized for its taste and durability. With its thick skin and slow ripening time, the Big Mike was easy to ship—throw a few stems on deck, raise anchor, go.
The Fish That Ate the Whale
Rich Cohen
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