Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Writing Exercise

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An aspiring writer once asked Ernest Hemingway, “How can a writer train himself?” Hemingway shared an exercise for sharpening a writer's observational skills so they can vividly describe their experiences on paper. This exercise can be broken down into three-steps and gives us a fantastic way to practice “show, don’t tell” in our writing.

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コメント (21)
  • @InkwellMedia
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  • @DaBerryBest42
    1. Observe and write it all down 2. Empathize and understand 3. Practice these over and over
  • @sarcasmo57
    Never underestimate the importance of being Ernest.
  • @JammCo
    These skills shouldn’t just be practiced in writing but in our everyday life. Great video.
  • These are life skills that we should practice. Reading and writing with your whole being is magical and rewarding. Keep at it people.
  • @michaelwtreww
    Hemingway is among the top of my favorite writers for his cunning and deceitfully simple language.
  • @philm9593
    I'm a procrastinator of the worst kind. Really terrible. However, these Hemingway exercises might give me the kick I need. Loved your presentation. Thank you.
  • @fortissimoX
    Although I'm no writer and have no intention of becoming one, I've clicked this video knowing that there would be some good universal advice. And surely, it was there. Thanks.
  • @jancoley9051
    You didnt insist, or plead, or repeat to hit the like button or beg us to subscribe, but I enjoyed this so much I will do both. This was so inspirational, this can be considered a "feel good video" Also such a smooth voice and flawless delivery. Surely there is more pleasure and learning you are willing to share, so I have signed up. Also this has made me realize that I need and must return to my journal for my own satisfaction and sanity. Thank you.
  • @AntPictures
    You need not judge but understand. That's probably the most important advice you can give a person of any craft.
  • A man can be destroyed but not defeated . Hemingway is an all time favourite writer of mine! Love his writings, specially went to key west from India to see the Hemingway house; it was a pilgrimage of sorts for me…….
  • @jimrodgers854
    I read the book 40 years ago in Las Vegas. I actually read it 3 times to get all I could from it. I'm a painter who answers art issues through authors and musicians and actors and their resolutions. Looking at others artists doesn't give you your answer. 35 years of art and I still use this process.
  • @markmarco2880
    To observe and to attempt to experience the pain and passion of others…is empathy in action. You can be bankrupted of freedom in the prison of your mind and at the same time be liberated in knowledge. This through the observation of Nature. Thank you for this post, so rich am I.🌿🐇
  • I felt like I took a moment and took a stroll through time. Thank you.
  • The Old Man and the Sea is one of my favorites ...a classic 👍
  • @bradleys4783
    This was wonderful. Well done. Made my day. Thank you.
  • @6equj5_
    Slow down and receive! Lovely. Thank you.
  • @jancoley9051
    You did an excellent job presenting this information. Just truly enjoyable to hear your perspective.