7 Lessons on Writing and Creativity by Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho’s Writing and Creativity Tips Collected
“Books are not here to show how intelligent and cultivated you are. Books are out there to show your heart, to show your soul, and to tell your fans, readers: you are not alone.” — Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho is one of the most read and loved writers in the world. And for good reason. ‘The Alchemist’ is one of my favorite books. Recently, I read ‘Hippie’, which is based on his life and offers a fascinating insight into the journey of this Brazilian wordsmith.
Last October, I published a story here on Medium about chasing one’s dreams, based on the wisdom from ‘The Alchemist’. I tagged Coelho on Twitter and expected nothing of it. But he noticed the article and retweeted my tweet! Then, he posted my article on his Facebook page as well. He has millions of followers and my story is read over 20,000 times. I’m so grateful for that.
A few years ago, a podcast episode with Tim Ferriss aired. It was an interview with Coelho and Ferriss asked him about his writing habits and routines. The episode is a gem for any writer. The highlights are also summarized in Tim’s book ‘Tools…
