Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni 49 Lessons I Learned About Writing in 10+ Years as a Non-Native English Writer
Dec 11, 2023
Explore the experiences and lessons of a non-native English writer in this podcast. Learn about the power of reading, debunking writer's block, and the importance of simplicity in communication. Discover tips for continuous improvement and writing for your audience. Understand the significance of improving English skills and creativity in writing.
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From Blogging To Paid Freelance Writing
- Fabio recounts being a freelance writer who now gets paid modestly for websites and aims to publish more books.
- He mentions having written a book and working on a master's dissertation while continuing freelance work.
Use One Sentence Per Line And Read Aloud
- Edit by reading aloud and format for online readers with short paragraphs and varied sentence length.
- Fabio suggests one sentence per line to track length and warns online readers avoid long paragraphs.
Use AI To Improve Not Replace Your Writing
- Use AI tools to improve writing but avoid letting AI write for you if you want to improve.
- Fabio explicitly states AI is fine for edits but will prevent learning if used to produce full drafts.