Things that don't matter when you write

"To deny one's own experiences is to put a lie into the lips of one's own life. It is no less than a denial of the soul. The concept I stick to - my core principle - is simple: I write in plain English, and only when I actually have something to say."

"There's so much focus today on how to write, what you need to improve, and how to conquer writer's block. I want to look at the opposite. I want to focus on the things you absolutely don't need to create a story - about design, UX, dinosaurs, or anything else."

Writing should prioritize authenticity and genuine expression over technical rules and design principles. The core principle is simplicity: use plain English and write only when you have something substantive to communicate. Many topics feel overwhelming to capture in words, whether personal experiences like meaningful book reviews, professional frustrations such as job market challenges, or absurd workplace situations like receiving guidance on self-blame after being fired. Rather than focusing on writing techniques, overcoming writer's block, or improving craft, the emphasis should be on denying nothing of one's own experiences and allowing those experiences to drive meaningful communication.

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