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Ben Detalle's avatar

As a teacher, I completely agree: grab their attention and finish strong.

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Michael Thompson's avatar

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.

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Ben Detalle's avatar

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?

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Teyani Whitman's avatar

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.

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Michael Thompson's avatar

I really appreciate that Teyani. Much love and thank you again for the support.

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David Ferrers's avatar

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.

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David Ferrers's avatar

Liverpool looking awful makes a Newcastle supporter, like me, smile.

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Michael Thompson's avatar

Ah man do we have some arguing to do soon;)

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Michael Thompson's avatar

Human-ness is the goal. How about we talk about how awful Liverpool looked on Sunday?

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Shlee's avatar

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

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Michael Thompson's avatar

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.

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Shlee's avatar

Yes! I agree

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