Writing

Part three of the “Mediocratopia” series explores the idea that excellence is not exceptional, but rather a median performance achieved by consistently performing with slack, enabling one to level up rather than remain at a local optimum. via Ribbonfarm.

Greg Pak, comic book writer known for "Planet Hulk," shares his 10-step process for writing comics, which emphasizes outlining, tackling easier scenes first, and multiple revisions. via kottke.org

Henneke Duistermaat presents five creative strategies to help writers stay inspired throughout the year. via HubSpot.

A writer spontaneously booked a roundtrip flight to Dublin, Ireland, after remembering a delicious whiskey cocktail they had on a previous trip.

Madeleine Trebenski's humorous essay on McSweeney's Internet Tendency uses hyperbole and humor to point out the realities of sexism women experience. via The source of this content is McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

McSweeney's satirical letter congratulates an employee on their promotion while lamenting the death of their passions. via McSweeney's Internet Tendency.

Building an audience in creative fields provides a safety net during industry shifts, according to this Behance blog post. Creatives are encouraged to share their work and build a community.