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Drew Trott

Drew Trott

Sydney

13 posts

Why there is no "perfect" writing routine

Why there is no "perfect" writing routine

Lessons on discipline, momentum, and observation from the daily rituals of Murakami, Hemingway, and Sedaris.

Durability is the real creative advantage

Durability is the real creative advantage

True creative profit isn't about income. It's the energy and clarity left over once the work is done.

Why I started writing badly on purpose

Why I started writing badly on purpose

Because judging too early was killing my best ideas.

Why I Stopped Negotiating With Myself Every Morning

Why I Stopped Negotiating With Myself Every Morning

What does a 1972 NYC subway map have to do with your morning routine? Discover why fewer choices lead to better work.

Why Your Best Ideas Happen When You’re Doing Nothing

Why Your Best Ideas Happen When You’re Doing Nothing

Most creators think a day without output is a loss, but the math of creativity suggests otherwise.

How to Build a Creative Standard When No One is Watching

How to Build a Creative Standard When No One is Watching

How to stop negotiating with your potential and start treating your creative work as a non-negotiable standard.

How I Used 5 Years of Self-Employment to Buy My Creative Freedom

How I Used 5 Years of Self-Employment to Buy My Creative Freedom

Why I’m putting a stable business into maintenance mode to start over at zero as a writer.

The Trap Disguised as Productivity

The Trap Disguised as Productivity

Preparation feels like work, but often it’s just a way to avoid exposure. Learn how to identify "avoidant preparation" and use the 24-hour test to finally ship your projects.

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