What Progress Feels Like

I really needed this reminder!

This tweet completely sums up the creative process for me in 11 words.

And from a storytelling angle, I love how Josh chose to illustrate his point. Not only the words but also the spacing.

This is a powerful reminder for whenever I feel like I am constantly running uphill!

How to write a powerful first sentence

“Your first sentence is an audition” says Josh Spector.

Even though Josh is not a musician he was speaking my language with that opening line!

Writing is a vital skill for any entrepreneurial musician to develop. Everyone writes, even if it’s not one of their main outputs. And being able to write in a clear and concise manner is worth the time it takes to master that important skill.

(This reminds me of a wonderful quote by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “I have made this longer than usual because I have not had time to make it shorter.”)

I highly recommend this article from Josh Spector on how to open any piece of writing. In it Josh covers:

• How the job of your first sentence is to get readers to read your next sentence

• Why it should open a loop in your reader’s mind

• Why it’s important to mention exactly what your audience wants right off the bat

• A suggested technique for writing (Spoiler: You don’t have to start at the beginning!)

Josh packs a lot of actionable advice into a short article and it is very worth three of your minutes.

Article: How to Write a Powerful First Sentence