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On Competence

David Gane

Mar 24, 2011 • 1 min read

Competence in tools does not equate to competence in design.

Again, replace design for writing or filmmaking.

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Notes on Writing

Tim Ferris on Feedback

Dickie Bush shares Tim Ferris's thoughts on feedback: Ruthlessly seek negative feedback. When getting feedback, @tferriss requests the reader highlight: • Anywhere boring • Anything confusing • Anywhere your mind starts to wander Then he asks two questions - what is the: • 10% I must keep • 20% I should cut immediately — Dickie

David Gane Sep 22, 2021 •| 1 min read

Notes on Writing

The danger of simplicity

The main reason I like teaching WOARO (want, obstacle, action, response, outcome) is its simplicity. Everything I read about story previously had been overly-complicated and rigid. Too many terms, too many plot points, and too many long lists to fill out about characters. However, I worry that I sometimes take

David Gane Aug 20, 2021 •| 1 min read

Notes on Writing

Did we make the right decision to quit selling through Amazon?

Over a year ago, my writing partner and I decided to pull our books from Amazon. We had various reasons, but the sticking point for me was always how they acted as a company. Of course, they are in service to their shareholders and that many people have benefitted from

David Gane Jul 22, 2021 •| 2 min read

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