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How to Write Better

Writing Is Emotionally Expensive

April 23, 2026·27 min
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New York Times–bestselling author Joshua Fields Millburn speaks with Matt Sumell about the emotional cost of writing, composition versus editing, and why he gravitates towards writing short fiction instead of novels. Download our free ebook, 15 WAYS TO WRITE BETTER: https://howtowritebetter.org. MattSumell.com Follow How to Write Better: YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook X

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