Tim Ferriss(@tferriss):“All first drafts of any book you’ve ever read by the authors you esteem most began as unreadable first drafts.” — Anne Lamott (@ANNELAMOTT) Listen to this special compilation episode devoted to writing, featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, Joyce Carol Oates, Jerry Seinfeld, Mary Karr, Brandon Sanderson, and Seth Godin:

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2026.08.25 16:24

“All first drafts of any book you’ve ever read by the authors you esteem most began as unreadable first drafts.” — Anne Lamott (@ANNELAMOTT) Listen to this special compilation episode devoted to writing, featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, Joyce Carol Oates, Jerry Seinfeld, Mary Karr, Brandon Sanderson, and Seth Godin: