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X+WHY MEMBER, SONDER & TELL, SHARE THEIR TOP RESOURCES FOR WRITING ADVICE

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x+why member, Sonder & Tell are team of strategic thinkers and storytellers.  Whether it’s creating a unique personality for a brand, or expressing a story in a way which resonates profoundly with a particular audience - they are able to create the communications to cut through the noise.

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With many people finding themselves with some extra time on their hands during the COVID-19 crisis, they thought it timely to share their top resources for helping the writing process - after all, who hasn’t contemplated writing a novel/play/blog if only they had the time?

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Whether you are a full-time writer, budding bloggist, or simply looking for inspiration for your instagram comments, you will definitely find something to help in this super list.

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1.Zadie Smith’s Rules For Writers – The Guardian

The Guardian asked some of the most esteemed contemporary authors for any golden rules they bring to their writing practice. Read Zadie Smith's.

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2. Ten Of My Recommendations For Good Writing Habits – Lithub

Advice for Writers on Editing, Revising, and Taking Notes

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3. New Rules Of Storytelling – WePresent

We Present asked seven creatives, ranging from the worlds of food and film, podcasts and photography - including the likes of Hiro Murai, Cait Oppermann and Olimpia Zagnoli - to rethink what makes a good story in 2019.

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4. How To Write The Perfect Sentence – The Telegraph

Every story Lydia Davis writes begins in a notebook, but how does she know when they are ready to let out?

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5. Nikesh Shukla’s Writing Tips

Free weekly writing tips and prompts, for writers of all levels

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6. Jami Attenburg’s 1000 Words of Summer

An email list for the writing community hosted by author Jami Attenberg - we will write 1000 words everyday from May 29 - June 11, 2020

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7. How to Edit Your Own Writing – The New York Times

Writing is hard, but don’t overlook the difficulty — and the importance — of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here’s how.

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8. Essays One – Lydia Davis

A selection of essays on writing and reading by the master short-fiction writer Lydia Davis

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9. Stein On Writing – Sol Stein

A master editor of some of the most successful writers of our century shares his craft techniques and strategies

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10. On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft – Stephen King

Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have.

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11. How to Write An Autobiographical Novel – Alexander Chee

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is the author's exploration of the entangling of life, literature and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him.

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12. All Good Copy - Podcast

The All Good Copy Podcast is a podcast all about copywriting, creativity and marketing. It’s hosted by author, speaker and copywriter, Glenn Fisher and each episode features an interview with an interesting person from the world of advertising.

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13. Scriptnotes

John and Craig sit down with screenwriter-turned-psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo to discuss writer’s block, procrastination, partnerships and more. It’s a can’t-miss episode for aspiring writers and professionals alike.

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