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How to Write Like Robert Anton Wilson
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"Some writers, they write just from the top of their cerebral cortex. They haven't distilled it. The coffee hasn't dripped through the bean yet, and you haven't gotten the good cup of java yet." ~ Gabriel Kennedy unpacks what made Robert Anton Wilson such a talented writer... Full episode: https://youtube.com/watch?v=i7LkO8tHLBc&t=2s Links, highlights & transcript: https://newsletter.osv.llc/p/the-life-and-thought-crimes-of-robert
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The Distillation of Thought
Gabriel Kennedy discusses Robert Anton Wilson's reverence for the art of writing, emphasizing that Wilson's prose is a rich, distilled expression of his thoughts. Unlike some writers who merely string words together, Wilson's writing reflects a deep filtering process, akin to brewing a perfect cup of coffee. This segment highlights the importance of thorough contemplation and authenticity in the writing process.
"Wilson revered the art form it wasn't like just throw some words together and then you know let's do some pictures for the book no the book itself every sentence you can tell when you read it is this ..."