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How to Write Better

Joshua Fields Millburn
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Kapil Gupta
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Colin Wright
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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn talks about writing.

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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn speaks with Alison Stratten about the importance of writing for yourself. Download our free ebook, 15 WAYS TO WRITE BETTER: howtowritebetter.org.

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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn speaks with Kapil Gupta about writing without prescriptions and why he believes writing shouldn't be taught. Download our free ebook, 15 WAYS TO WRITE BETTER: howtowritebetter.org.

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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn speaks with Matt Sumell about the emotional cost of writing, composition versus editing, and why he gravitates towards writing short fiction instead of novels. Download our free ebook, 15 WAYS ... more

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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn speaks with Ramona Ausubel how a book evolves from "primordial slush" into a polished final draft. Download our free ebook, 15 WAYS TO WRITE BETTER: howtowritebetter.org.

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Recent Guests

Alison Stratten
Author of Unmarketing and QR Codes Kill Kittens; co-host of The Un Podcast
Author/Speaker
Episode: Write for You, Edit for Them
Kapil Gupta
Writer and speaker discussed in interview format
Episode: On Creating a Masterpiece
Matt Sumell
Writer; UC Irvine MFA graduate; author of Making Nice, A Novel and Stories
UC Irvine (MFA), Paris Review, Esquire, McSweeney's
Episode: Writing Is Emotionally Expensive
Ramona Ausubel
Author; work appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Paris Review; author of The Last Animal
Author
Episode: Improve Your Writing with the 20-Minute Rule
Leo Babauta
Author of Zen Habits, founder of the Zen Habits blog
Zen Habits
Episode: Facing Insecurities as a Writer
Jessica Ciencin Henriquez
Writer and poet with MFA in Creative Nonfiction
Episode: Great Writing Is Playful
Cal Newport
Associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and New York Times best-selling author
Georgetown University
Episode: Deep Writing with Cal Newport
Colin Wright
Author, founder of Exile Lifestyle, host of Let's Know Things
Exile Lifestyle
Episode: The Lie Writers Believe Longest
Vanessa Van Edwards
Best-selling author, behavioral researcher, Harvard instructor
Science of People
Episode: The Doubts that Lead to Writer's Block

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Joshua Fields Millburn
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On Creating a Masterpiece
Q: What role does editing play in your process?
Editing for me is not the core of creation; if the piece feels complete in its free flow, I consider it finished and move on, rather than continually polishing it.
On Creating a Masterpiece
Q: How do you approach the balance between mechanics and artistry in writing?
I treat mechanics as secondary to the inner drive; there are moments where you can improve form, but the primary aim is to stay true to the impulse that created the piece, not to satisfy a set of prescribed steps.
Facing Insecurities as a Writer
Q: What did you give up to get better at writing?
I had to give up perfection and learn to write concisely with a focus on serving the reader, even if that meant turning out work quickly under deadlines and cutting things that didn't move the piece forward.

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This program centers on the craft of writing, offering practical strategies for editing, drafting, and sustaining creative output. Episodes frequently explore how to balance discipline with risk, leverage feedback, and use tools—like AI—without sacrificing authentic voice. Guests span accomplished authors, educators, and researchers who provide actionable techniques for improving writing craft, deep work routines, and audience engagement. A recurring thread across conversations is the importance of human authenticity, mindful practice, and iterative writing, often punctuated by personal anecdotes about developing a writing habit, navigating criticism, and staying productive in a noisy digital landscape. Notes often highlight concrete approa... more

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