Nov 26, 2021Looking for the Light of TruthAn attempt to grasp the mystery of life. — “If the world were clear, art would not exist.”— Albert Camus I always turn around the same questions. Am I obsessed? What am I looking for? Partly this feeling, the one that occurs both in writing and photography. That “This is it!” moment. I’m looking for snippets of truth. …Life3 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 24, 2021“Mud Earth Pasta Dish Keyboard Heart Camera Mountains Dolomites Broccoli”Doing the verb is not such a big deal. — There is a cactus on the corner of my desk. It’s leaning a little, but less than before. It is sitting in its pot, nice and warm, near the radiator. There is also a lamp on my desk, the one that is on even though it’s now almost 10 a.m…Writers Block3 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 23, 2021Inspiration Is Not What You ThinkHere’s how to make it come. — I love it when people read something I wrote and tell me “oh, you must have felt inspired!” It both annoys me and makes me smile. Because people see inspiration as a sudden burst of light on the artwork accompanied by a mystical chorus going “ooooooooooooooh” like when you discover…Inspiration3 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 22, 2021How a Silly Black Wooden Table Changed My Life7 reasons why having a home office is a game-changer. — I’m writing these words in the spare room of our apartment. I set my desk in one of the corners — a silly black Ikea table that doesn’t even have storage — along with a comfy chair to sit on. I’ve got a power strip, a lamp, my little cactus…Blogging4 min read
Nov 19, 2021The Tangerines of SadnessAn essay about the random waves of sadness that sometimes flood us. — The sky got cloudy. At the checkout counter, I realized that I had forgotten to weigh my mandarins. In France, you have to put your fruits and vegetables on a scale that prints a bar code with the price. There was a line behind me, so I didn’t run to…Sadness3 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 18, 2021A Short Guide for Picking the Best Images for Your BlogYou shouldn’t underestimate their power. — It’s like the cover of a book. You get attracted or you’re indifferent. You grab it or you don’t even see it. The cover image of a blog post is not illustrative. It should add an extra layer of details to the title and subtitle. The three of them give…Unsplash4 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 17, 2021Maybe I Shouldn’t Be Writing This NovelAn essay on doubting and digging deeper. — “Writing is not a McDonald’s hamburger.” — Natalie Goldberg Be careful with the books you pick. They have power. When they tell you what you wanna hear, you feel like you’re growing wings. But sometimes they don’t. And suddenly, you’re not so sure anymore. I’m writing a novel and I…Books4 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 16, 20213 Books To Finally Stick To Your CommitmentsWrite the book, get in shape, launch the startup, you name it. — “Blessed is he who has found his work.” — Steven Pressfield Quitting when you realize that a project won’t lead anywhere is ok. But giving up on something that could make this parallel life that you feel deep inside you a reality, that’s a shame. Writing a book, launching a…Commitment4 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 15, 2021How to Write and Publish a Blog Post in 1 HourAnd why you shouldn’t spend more time on it. — Ship and do better next time. This is the way I work. Each of my blog posts is written in about 30 minutes. They average 750 to 1,250 words. Editing them takes another 30 minutes. Then I hit publish. Do I have a superpower? I don’t think so. …Blogging3 min read
Published in The Book Project·Nov 12, 20215 (Free) Tools I Use Every Day in My WritingEssentials I couldn’t do without. — None of these tools will do the writing for you. But they do help. If you’re reading this to distract yourself from the fact that you’re procrastinating — that is, avoid what you know you’d better do: write — then please close this tab (screw my views), turn off your…Habits3 min read
