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Inside James Joyce's Epiphanies, and Finding Writing Magic in the Mundane
Story, Creativity Thomas Cox 11/10/2025 Story, Creativity Thomas Cox 11/10/2025

Inside James Joyce's Epiphanies, and Finding Writing Magic in the Mundane

James Joyce showed us that the sacred hides in the ordinary. Here’s how writers can train their perception to capture writing epiphanies in everyday life.

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How to create a writing routine (and rebuild it when it’s destroyed)
Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 19/08/2025 Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 19/08/2025

How to create a writing routine (and rebuild it when it’s destroyed)

I’ve been on fire with writing, and I’ve also totally lost the spark. These are the five anchor habits that help me rebuild a writing routine.

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Rage against the machine: 4 ways writers can fight back and use AI responsibly
Content & Copywriting, Creativity Thomas Cox 01/06/2025 Content & Copywriting, Creativity Thomas Cox 01/06/2025

Rage against the machine: 4 ways writers can fight back and use AI responsibly

An in-text jiu-jitsu match between a writer and GenAI, as the writer discovers how to use AI tools responsibly (without selling out).

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Kurt Vonnegut’s 8 creative writing rules changed how I write stories
Story Thomas Cox 01/05/2025 Story Thomas Cox 01/05/2025

Kurt Vonnegut’s 8 creative writing rules changed how I write stories

These eight witty writing rules from a literary master can help you through storytelling roadblocks, edits, and give your writing meaning.

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The Chekhov’s gun checklist: How to edit your writing so each detail matters
Story Thomas Cox 08/03/2025 Story Thomas Cox 08/03/2025

The Chekhov’s gun checklist: How to edit your writing so each detail matters

Write with purpose using Chekhov’s Gun. Get 5 steps to set expectations, deliver payoffs, and cut unnecessary details for clearer, more impactful writing.

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Hemingway’s iceberg theory: How to infuse your writing with subtext and realism
Story Thomas Cox 18/10/2024 Story Thomas Cox 18/10/2024

Hemingway’s iceberg theory: How to infuse your writing with subtext and realism

Hemingway’s stories force you to read between the lines. Here’s how writers can follow in his footsteps by infusing their writing with subtext and realism. 

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Stephen King’s writing routine: 10 lessons in being prolific
Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 13/09/2024 Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 13/09/2024

Stephen King’s writing routine: 10 lessons in being prolific

It’s hard to name a writer who has impacted culture and media more than Stephen King. But how did he do it? Let's explore his writing routine.

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The 5 brainwave states & how to use them for creative insight
Creativity Thomas Cox 11/05/2024 Creativity Thomas Cox 11/05/2024

The 5 brainwave states & how to use them for creative insight

Slower brainwaves lead to creative, meditative, and transcendent thought patterns. Here’s how to access them for creative insight.

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Imitate, then innovate: How to use copywork to develop your unique writing style
Content & Copywriting Thomas Cox 01/08/2023 Content & Copywriting Thomas Cox 01/08/2023

Imitate, then innovate: How to use copywork to develop your unique writing style

How does it feel to write a masterpiece? Find out with copywork, and use it to improve your writing.

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Understanding Flow State: A life of optimal focus and creative joy
Creativity Thomas Cox 14/07/2023 Creativity Thomas Cox 14/07/2023

Understanding Flow State: A life of optimal focus and creative joy

The flow state is one of life’s greatest joys. So how do we enter it more often? Here’s a simple breakdown.

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Neil Gaiman’s writing routine (and why writers need boredom)
Content & Copywriting, Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 10/07/2023 Content & Copywriting, Creativity, Story Thomas Cox 10/07/2023

Neil Gaiman’s writing routine (and why writers need boredom)

Neil Gaiman’s weapon for non-stop focus, even on the days he doesn’t feel like writing? Boredom.

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5 Tim Ferriss-approved tactics to write (and market) a best seller
Content & Copywriting Thomas Cox 11/04/2020 Content & Copywriting Thomas Cox 11/04/2020

5 Tim Ferriss-approved tactics to write (and market) a best seller

A summary of the top-performing tactics Tim Ferriss used to write and market his first bestseller. 

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Why you should leave a legacy. Even if it’s a shit one.
Creativity Thomas Cox 09/02/2020 Creativity Thomas Cox 09/02/2020

Why you should leave a legacy. Even if it’s a shit one.

‘Don’t try’, wrote Bukowski. But why should we anyway?

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