literature

Inspiration does not exist: Camilo José Cela's lessons on discipline

Don't wait for the muse, attract it

Jun 14 •

Álvaro García

The Anti-Library: The books you haven't read are the most valuable

Umberto Eco, Nassim Taleb and the wisdom of the unread

Jun 4 •

Álvaro García

Never Stop Learning: The Legend of Genghis Khan

How a nomad learned to conquer the world

Jun 2 •

Álvaro García

Ernest Hemingway's brutal letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald on how to write better.

6 crucial lessons for any writer

May 29 •

Álvaro García

If you want to be creative, you will doubt your work

And maybe that's the best sign that you're on the right track.

May 25 •

Álvaro García

The lesson of the sage Zhuang Zi to master any skill in life

Notes on giants - Number 13

May 9 •

Álvaro García

Happycracy: The obligation to be happy

Happiness: A product that moves millions

May 1 •

Álvaro García

Root Method: From Passive Reading to Active Learning

Extract the best from each reading

Apr 29 •

Álvaro García

Gabriel García Márquez and his hard beginnings as a writer

Doubts, rejections and fears.

Apr 23 •

Álvaro García

4 Ways to Differentiate Your Writing

Being different, not better

Apr 17 •

Álvaro García

Susan Sontag's 7 keys to being a good writer

Keys to passionate writers

Apr 7 •

Álvaro García

How to choose your next book

A simple method to avoid failure

Apr 3 •

Álvaro García

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