This Old-School Writing Practice Could Be Your Secret Weapon
Use actual pen and paper to do it
Have you ever wanted a shortcut to becoming a better writer?
This is a straightforward method that you can start today and see noticeable improvements within a month.
But remember, don’t just re-type the passages from the book. Writing by hand is a completely different experience.
You’re not going for information gain here, you’re going for the flow.
You want to know the rhythm, and the cadence, and the style.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Choose your text wisely
Start by selecting a few books that you admire. These should be books that have captivated you with their prose, structure, or storytelling.
In the past, I’ve used books like The Road by Cormac McCarthy as well as advertising copy.
Pick something that you would like to emulate.
So if you want to get better at copywriting, find top landing and sales pages.
If you want to write a better newsletter, copy your favorite Substack newsletter.
If you want to get better at writing fiction, copy passages from your favorite…
