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Eugene Yan shares overlooked writing lessons: preparation is key

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Eugene Yan reflects on the aspects of writing that were not taught in traditional schooling, emphasizing the importance of preparation and the inherent difficulty of the craft. He highlights that effective writing involves extensive reading, note-taking, and connecting ideas before the actual drafting process begins. Yan also shares insights from other writers, such as Roy Peter Clark and Nick Maggiulli, who echo the sentiment that preparation constitutes the majority of the writing effort. AI

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