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I've tried to create a tech blog for a long time. But because I'm quite OCD about my writing, it took ages to create a post. In the end, writing became such a chore that I stopped altogether.
I've tried to create a tech blog for a long time. But because I'm quite OCD about my writing, it took ages to create a post. In the end, writing became such a chore that I stopped altogether.
I always need to have an entire free afternoon to write some prose.
Yes. And then share with the world, and who cares if anyone pays attention.
The freeing approach is just to write, know you're a terrible writer, and persevere. I guess that's how you become good, eventually, or maybe you get a following of other idiots that agree with your dumb thoughts :-)
Review articles are not the same as meta-analyses; they aren't attempting to evaluate novel hypotheses using existing experimental data, but rather to understand the state of knowledge in a field.
When an academic worker, especially one on the publish-or-perish treadmill, wants to get into a new corner of their field they sit down and write a review article to both get up to speed and to rigorously explore their personal approach. And everybody who cares about the field is better for it.
I've tried to create a tech blog for a long time. But because I'm quite OCD about my writing, it took ages to create a post. In the end, writing became such a chore that I stopped altogether.
It’s not a safe way to hide content by any means, but is just enough to stop myself from worrying about what others still think about my writing. I can still share links with individuals if I want.
I have been trying to get myself to write more for twenty years and this was the first thing that helped.
IMO and I'm sorry to say it so bluntly, but articles like this are just adding to the already omnipresent noise. I am constantly blasted with tidbits, noobs' their "tutorials" and summaries of summaries.
I'm a louzy writer myself. So it's not like I am actively looking for Pulitzer prize material, but here I find no elaboration, no personal reflection, nothing that elevates it beyond mere scratching of surfaces that have been scratched too much already. What remains is the harsh screeching of soulless abstractions screaming for some life blood.
> "In a landscape where information is abundant, the ability to learn deeply, articulate clearly, and persevere consistently stands out as a valuable skill set."
I'm so sorry, but this makes my skin crawl. This feels like the empty soul of Google itself has somehow found a host to incarnate into and it's now spewing forth bland insights in an attempt to somehow SEO-spam itself.
I actively looked for anything besides regurgitation of obvious cliches and zingers such as "how to deal with burnout: knowing when to rest and recharge is as crucial as knowing when to push forward". I came up empty handed.
I too have struggled with making writing a habit. But I’ve overcome it in a few ways.
1. I make a clear goal for the year. This year it was 52 articles. I’m on track with 38
2. I evaluate that regularly so I stay on track
3. I find the pressure of having subscribers to a weekly newsletter gives me the impetus to keep going
4. I regularly take time to appreciate all the work and articles I’ve made along the way. I celebrate when I hit little milestones
5. I talk about it often with the people I care about. That way I know it will come up in conversation, and I don’t want it to be one of those things I just say “oh yea I’m not doing that anymore”