How I Write Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, on The Story of Marginal Revolution
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Aug 23, 2023 
Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, co-founders of the Marginal Revolution blog, share insights from two decades of economic commentary. They discuss their contrasts in writing approaches and the intrinsic joy that fuels impactful content creation. The duo reflects on how diverse topics, including popular culture, engage audiences more effectively. They also emphasize the evolution of education through their platform, highlighting the transformative power of self-publishing and technology in making economics accessible, especially in places like India.
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Killing Your Darlings
- Killing ideas is crucial for effective writing.
- Cowen learned from Tabarrok's willingness to rewrite and refine extensively.
Focus on Individual Effort
- Focus on individual effort, as that drives real progress.
- Don't prioritize increasing readership at the expense of content quality.
Cowen's Reading Habit
- Cowen reads an immense volume of books daily, fueling original content for MR.
- This voracious reading is a key factor in the blog's success.