Thanks Ben. I'm not sure how you do it on the daily and much appreciation. I'm teaching now at a masters program in Barcelona and I need a day to recover from 4-hour sessions.
My most personally important take away from this particular essay is the reminder that :
“People read online to be entertained, educated, or to feel more emotionally alive”.
This sentence on its own buoys me as I have wondered why people would read my writing.
I have heard your voice whispering to me that I need to grab their attention, and now it will remind me to finish strong. You’re awesome, and I love your writing style. It’s one that speaks to me far more strongly than many other “writing educators” on this platform. Thank you.
Another useful story, presented with Michael’s usual human-ness but I was a bit disappointed by the ending. I was expecting something elevating to talk about.
Also a good reminder to get out into the world, experience different things and step outside of our comfort zones. We inevitably become better writers for it
As a teacher, I completely agree: grab their attention and finish strong.
Thanks Ben. I'm not sure how you do it on the daily and much appreciation. I'm teaching now at a masters program in Barcelona and I need a day to recover from 4-hour sessions.
For sure the fatigue is real, especially in the beginning.
I find myself listening to music a lot in down time. Almost as a way to soothe my brain.
What’s the topic of the masters?
Loving every word of this, Michael.
My most personally important take away from this particular essay is the reminder that :
“People read online to be entertained, educated, or to feel more emotionally alive”.
This sentence on its own buoys me as I have wondered why people would read my writing.
I have heard your voice whispering to me that I need to grab their attention, and now it will remind me to finish strong. You’re awesome, and I love your writing style. It’s one that speaks to me far more strongly than many other “writing educators” on this platform. Thank you.
I really appreciate that Teyani. Much love and thank you again for the support.
Another useful story, presented with Michael’s usual human-ness but I was a bit disappointed by the ending. I was expecting something elevating to talk about.
Liverpool looking awful makes a Newcastle supporter, like me, smile.
Ah man do we have some arguing to do soon;)
Human-ness is the goal. How about we talk about how awful Liverpool looked on Sunday?
Also a good reminder to get out into the world, experience different things and step outside of our comfort zones. We inevitably become better writers for it
Yeah I gotta live and then write. Biggest sign when I'm stuck is to close my computer until I can't wait to open it again.
Yes! I agree