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You know him as the CEO of OpenAI — but did you know that Sam Altman is an avid writer?
As one of today’s most successful entrepreneurs, Sam champions the tremendous value of writing: how it clarifies your thinking, expands your ideas, and levels-up your life in every sense, both personally and professionally. Plus, he has a love for the creative. (Have you ever met someone who can recite Percy Bysshe Shelley poems from memory? Well, Sam can.)
In this episode, we discuss how Sam uses ChatGPT in his daily life; how LLMs are changing the future of writing; what it means to be a novelist in the age of technology; and Sam’s best-learned writing lessons from Paul Graham. If you want to learn how the king of ChatGPT writes, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://openai.com/
Blog: https://blog.samaltman.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sama
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Robert went from being “a drunk, failed screenwriter” to writing seven bestsellers with millions of copies sold. Entrepreneurs, politicians, and hip-hop artists like 50 Cent all love his work. His secret ingredient? Storytelling.
In Robert’s eyes, story is a form of seduction. So, welcome to 76-minutes of seductive storytelling advice. You’ll learn how to write stories that have timeless resonance, swapping cute and clever for crisp and clear. You’ll dive deep into style, themes, research, and revision. And you’ll hear all the nitty-gritty details that make a story sell.
And his books have flown off the shelves. 48 Laws of Power has sold millions of copies, and is as popular today as it was when it came out 25 years ago.
If you want behind-the-scenes storytelling advice from a seasoned bestselling author, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/RobertGreene
Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Greene/author/B001IGV3IS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RobertGreeneOfficial
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Welcome to 74-minutes of storytelling strategy that’s better than all of your English classes combined. Nick is a journalist who has written for The New York Times and Vanity Fair. He’s a screenwriter, an author, a murder mystery enthusiast. In other words, he knows how to push a story through a brick wall. And he’s going to show you how you can, too.
This episode is the ultimate storytelling toolkit. Cliffhangers. Tension. Dialogue. Character. Motifs. You’ll learn it all.
And here’s the thing: if you can tell great stories, then you will succeed in life. Stories make up our entire world — from a politician’s speech to the back of a cereal box to a dinner party with friends. Good storytellers always have the upper hand. So, if you want to tell fast-paced and dizzying stories, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://www.nickbilton.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Bilton/author/B003UP0RIM
Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/nick-bilton
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickbilton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbilton
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“I’ll never forget the first patient whom I ever saw die.”
Sheesh, what an opening line, right? Peter has an outstanding resume: he’s a medical surgeon, a Stanford grad, and a longevity expert with 25+ years of industry experience — not to mention, a published author who has sold over two million copies of his book, Outlive.
In a nutshell, Peter is a prime example of what can happen when you share your expertise through writing. And he’s going to help you get started.
In this episode, you’ll learn how Peter wrote his first book — frameworks, strategies, how he packages industry expertise in a way that’s digestible for the masses — and how you can, too. If you’ve been burning to turn your expertise into a bestseller, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://peterattiamd.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterAttiaMD
Twitter: https://x.com/PeterAttiaMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd
Newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter
Book: https://a.co/d/57euBtR
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What if writing a newsletter could pay your rent? Well, it can. And today, youâre going to learn how.Ben Thompson makes millions of dollars a year with his writing. Heâs the OG of subscription-based newsletter writers. Maybe thatâs your dream, too, but youâre plagued by questions like: âWhat should I write about?â âWhatâs my business model?â âHow do I make my first dollar online?â Weâre so glad you asked; because Ben has the answers. In this episode, youâll learn his exact playbook for how to monetize your writing â not just for right now, but also for the future. Benâs blog, Stratechery, is the OG of subscription-based newsletters and actually inspired the creation of Substack. If youâve ever wondered what a day-in-the-life of someone who makes millions of dollars writing looks like, nowâs your chance. SPEAKER LINKS: Website & Newsletter: https://stratechery.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/benthompsonWRITE OF PASSAGE: Want to learn more about the next class for Write of Passage?Click here: https://writeofpassage.com/PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-writeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel/videosApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPvLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ever thought to yourself, “I would love to write a memoir someday”?
Then you’re in the right place. Rob has an exceptional story — from foster care to Yale, from a troubled childhood to a best-selling memoir called Troubled — and in this episode, he demystifies the memoir-writing process just for you.
We cover questions like: Which stories are worthy of sharing? How do you pace the narrative? How do you excavate difficult memories? How do you balance the emotional highs with the lows? Buckle up, and get ready to learn how to write a gripping memoir.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Newsletter: https://www.robkhenderson.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robkhenderson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robkhenderson/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Troubled-Memoir-Foster-Family-Social/dp/1982168536
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Your success as a writer boils down to your style. And today, you’re going to learn how to master the two different types of style — minimalism vs. maximalism — from the style-king himself: The Cultural Tutor.
Minimalism is clear, concise, and direct. It distills an idea. Maximalism captures the texture, the nuance, the beauty of life. It creates an environment for your reader to inhabit. Style is a spectrum. And the sweet spot of memorable writing comes from the tension of competing forces — concision and beauty; Simplicity and texture; minimalism and maximalism.
If you want to develop a distinct and unforgettable style, then this episode is for you.
WRITE OF PASSAGE:
Website: https://culturaltutor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturaltutor
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What do Katy Perry, Charles Dickens, and the Bible all have in common? They’re responsible for some of the most famous lines in history. And in this episode, you’ll find out why.
Mark, an author and mad scientist of language, reveals the secret sauce to memorable writing: rhetorical devices. Chiasmus. Anaphora. Antithesis. Synecdoche.
Writing today (i.e. texting and Tweeting) is concise and hyper-minimal — which is fine, if you’re writing the instruction manual for a new dishwasher. But the most memorable works of writing lean into the beauty of words. It’s not about using overly purple prose. It’s about using rhetorical formulas to create unforgettable lines, to shape ideas that stick in your reader’s brain.
If you want to write something that sticks in your reader’s brain — a book, a poem, a speech — then this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Twitter: https://x.com/inkyfool
Blog: https://blog.inkyfool.com/
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005Z05REO
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Harry is a master copywriter — and that’s not hyperbole. With Marketing Examples, he’s taught over 100,000 people how to write copy that rips. And guess what? You’re next.
Copywriting is the wrapper of success for every company. It’s the difference between Snickers, the bestselling chocolate bar in the world (“You’re not you when you’re hungry”) and a chocolate bar that looked and tasted just like Snickers, but went out of business in 2006. (Ever had a Fuse bar? Yeah, neither have we.)
Good copywriting burns into your brain, seeps into your guts. And in this episode, you’re going to learn how to write it.
Harry and David get down-and-dirty with the most important principles of copywriting. You’ll learn “The Three Rules” of good copy. You’ll compare ads that worked with ads that didn’t. You’ll get an inside look into how Harry writes his copy, down to his favorite software and tea of choice.
If you want to grow your marketing skills, this is your Harry-sent solution. Come learn the art of masterful copywriting.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://marketingexamples.com/
Newsletter: https://marketingexamples.com/newsletter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrydry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketing_examples/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/harrydry
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Scott is a cocktail of crass humor, brutal honesty, and millionaire advice. He spent ten years wanting to write a book, and when he finally did, everything he learned could be summed up into two words: Be fearless.
So buckle up — because today, you’re going to learn how to write fearlessly.
In this episode, we break down the nitty-gritty mechanics of fearless writing: how to create intimacy with your reader, how to craft a narrative, how to share bold opinions, how to use humor as a weapon, and most importantly, how to write from conversation. (This is one of our favorite concepts we teach in Write of Passage. Your best ideas don’t come from typing; they come from talking.)
Put simply, Scott is the king of strong opinions, loosely held. And that’s why his writing resonates. If you want to be bold and fearless in your writing, then this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Newsletter: https://www.profgalloway.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/profgalloway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profgalloway
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProfGShow-ScottGalloway
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KCK57K
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Two words: Storytelling. Masterclass.
Yeah, yeah, we know — “become a better storyteller” is probably the most basic writing advice out there. But this episode is far from basic. It’s all about the storytelling advice you actually need that you didn’t get in school.
Once upon a time, Nat wrote online SEO blogs: simple, generic, and kind of boring. What he really wanted was to write a memoir: something narrative, beautiful, and exciting. But his storytelling skills didn’t match his vision. So, for two years, Nat disappeared into a cave to master the art of storytelling. He emerged with Crypto Confidential, a captivating memoir that Grammarly hates and readers love. And in this episode, he reveals the not-so-basic tactics he learned as a self-made storyteller.
Want to write stories that people actually read? This episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://www.nateliason.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/nateliason
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nat_eliason
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nateliason
Newsletter: https://substack.com/@nateliason
Book: https://a.co/d/7axrA8F
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Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s most prolific writers. He’s published sixteen books, written a daily email newsletter every day for the past eight years, has 1.7 million YouTube subscribers, and runs his own creative agency. (Reciting that list is difficult enough to remember, let alone accomplishing all of those things).
This conversation will get you off your butt as a writer. It’s 78-minutes of learning how to generate creative inertia for yourself — because that’s where Ryan thrives. He’s a no-BS writer. And by “no BS,” I mean: no coddling or making excuses for himself. He just does the work.
Generating that kind of momentum is exactly what fires me up, and exactly what I teach at Write of Passage. If you’re feeling called to write, you should join one of our programs. I’m telling you: Write of Passage will light a fire inside of you.
I recently heard a story about Ryan that sums him up in a nutshell. His editor called to congratulate him on hitting the #3 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list. His book had only been out for a week. I don’t know about you, but I would be camped out by the phone, biting my nails while I waited for that call.
But Ryan? Ryan was heads-down writing, halfway done with his next book. And today, you’ll learn exactly how he generates that level of momentum.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://ryanholiday.net/
Twitter: https://x.com/RyanHoliday
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Books: https://ryanholiday.net/books-courses/
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Jerry Seinfeld taught me more about writing than all my English teachers combined. People forget that comedians aren’t just jokesters — they’re writers. And with 10 Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globes, and a TV show that’s generated over three billion in revenue, it’s safe to say that Jerry Seinfeld is a dang good one.
In this episode, I share the top ten writing lessons I’ve learned from Jerry Seinfeld over the years. You’ll learn five lessons on getting your work done, and five lessons on making your work great. And buckle up. After 50 years of refining his jokes on stage, Jerry deals out spiky writing advice like cards in a casino. If you’re ready to become a writer who stands out from the masses, then you’re in the right place. Happy listening.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryseinfeld
Article: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-scholar-of-comedy
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You may know Ted as a music historian, and the go-to expert on jazz. Or, you may know him as The Honest Broker on Substack. Either way, he’s the most erudite guest this show has ever seen.
Ted gives a masterclass on the state of our culture at large. What’s up with our obsession with minimalism? Why do we value speed over beauty? Do we even realize that we’re distracting ourselves into oblivion? And, of course, what does this mean for us as writers?
This episode zooms out to look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. It’s an upheaval of mediocrity, a call-to-arms for the pursuit of excellence. If you’ve been wanting to reclaim the magic, the beauty, and the awe-struck wonder of the written word, this episode is for you.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tedgioia
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuRY58GauTM6wHA3_PPWRw
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ted-Gioia/author/B001ITVXZS
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Get ready to swap everything you know about business-writing for an unconventional approach that actually works.
Basecamp CEO Jason Fried is one of the world’s most successful software entrepreneurs. And he’s unique for the way he challenges the tenets of Silicon Valley startups.
He’s bold like Bezos, but relaxed like Buffett. He cares less about “rising-and-grinding” and more about an honest 40-hour work week. He never white-knuckles his ideas, but shares them freely with the world. As a result, he’s transformed how Internet businesses are being built.
And it all starts with — you guessed it — getting his best ideas on the page.
His founder letters stand out (and they’re his favorite thing to write). Whenever he announces a new product, he releases a letter that does three things: builds a devoted fanbase, ramps up excitement, and sheds light on the purpose behind his products. And in this episode, you’ll learn exactly how he does it.
You’ll learn specific business-writing techniques: from storytelling to structure to word choice. You’ll learn how to find your flow, make writing easier, and use writing to start doing things in the world.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://world.hey.com/jason
Twitter: https://x.com/jasonfried
Medium: https://medium.com/@jasonfried
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002MQ13PQ
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From frustrated middle school teacher to Chief Evangelist at Synthesis School. From 46 email subscribers to 165,000. From hating writing to publishing her first book with a major publishing house: The Learning Game.
What made all of this possible for Ana Fabrega?
She unlearned how to write.
In this episode, Ana shares the seven writing principles you should unlearn if you want to fall in love with writing again and reach people with your ideas. Like Ana, your best ideas could have the power to impact hundreds, if not thousands, of people. You just need to share them in a way that resonates.
If you’re ready to start making an impact with your ideas, then come learn writing for the modern age.
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Website: https://afabrega.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anafabrega11
Book: https://a.co/d/afR9lkc
Newsletter: https://afabrega.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msfab_learninglab/
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This is business writing like you’ve never seen it before.
Sam Corcos is the founder of a $300 million company called Levels. He’s built a culture of intellectual rigor by hiring excellent writers and giving them time to think on paper. But don’t get it twisted — a successful “writing-first work culture” is far more than grammatically correct Slack messages and the occasional memo.
“95% of people would not be happy working in the culture that we’ve built. And the 5% who would be have been looking for this their entire lives.” – Sam
In this episode, we go deep (and I mean, deep) into what makes business writing work. Sam reveals how to use writing to:
Create strategic memos
Solve specific problems
Make better decisions
And work twice as fast.
If you’re interested in learning how to use writing to scale businesses, this one’s for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: http://corcos.io/
Company: https://www.levelshealth.com/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samcorcos
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcorcos
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“I’m not writing for you.”
This was Paul’s response to a scathing critique that came early in his writing career. Since then, Paul’s book, The Pathless Path, has sold over 50,000 copies and has spurred thousands of writers to forge their own path forward — scathing critiques and all.
Writing isn’t about building the biggest readership possible. It’s about connecting with the readers who care. It’s about broadcasting a signal for the kinds of people you want to attract. And in this episode, you’ll learn how to find these people.
Paul shares his story from corporate cog to free-spirited wanderer, from blogger to author, from intellectual loner to leader of a thousands-strong community. Flow. Space. Surprise. The joy of finding out. These are just a few phrases Paul uses to describe how he writes.
So, what about you? Who are you writing for? If you’re ready to write with a heart on fire and find the people who care, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://pmillerd.com
Twitter: https://x.com/p_millerd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathlesspaul
Substack: https://substack.com/@paulmillerd
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmillerd/
Book: https://amzn.to/4aBxEUZ
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There is an intrinsic interestingness inside of you. But, you’re probably suppressing it. Welcome to 96-minutes of learning how to use your interestingness to stand out online.
Speaking of standing out, Steph Smith:
Hosts a16z, a top five technology podcast
Taught herself to code and launched multiple websites that hit #1 on Product Hunt
Sold over $220k in her book launch for Doing Content Right
Grew The Hustle’s Trends product to millions
And led HubSpot’s Creator Program.
(Safe to say that she knows what she’s talking about.) And now, Steph reveals everything she’s learned about creating unforgettable work on the Internet.
Millions of people mirror what you do — your job, hobbies, routines — but how you do it is another story. Come learn how to follow your compass of interestingness and stand out online.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://stephsmith.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio
Blog: https://blog.stephsmith.io/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesmith93
WRITE OF PASSAGE:
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Writing is thinking, which means it’s like lighter fluid for business growth.
Brie has played major roles at writing-rich companies like Stripe, and her expertise on writing-first culture is now used by giants like Amazon and Basecamp.
As she says: “Reality has a surprising amount of detail.” Writing illuminates all the interesting details worth pursuing. And as a result, companies who prioritize writing operate with impressive speed, intention, and rigor.
In this episode, Brie shares years of hard-won wisdom to expose how great writing sets companies apart. She explores the balance of writing vs. taking action; she breaks down the editing process better than a modern-day Maxwell Perkins; and she sheds light on the secret to great writing: your zone of obsession.
If you want to learn how to do the best writing of your life, and grow your company while you’re at it, this episode is for you.
SPEAKER LINKS:
Website: https://www.briewolfson.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zebriez
Stripe Press: https://press.stripe.com/
WRITE OF PASSAGE:
Want to learn more about the next class Write of Passage?
Click here: https://writeofpassage.com/
PODCAST LINKS:
Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-write
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