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    Think Agile, Write Better: A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset
    Think Agile, Write Better: A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset
    Think Agile, Write Better: A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset
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    Think Agile, Write Better: A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset

    By Steven Savage

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    Better writing comes from learning to think different. Agile is the approach you need to build a new mindset.

    "Think Agile, Write Better" takes the ideas behind Agile software development, and shows how they help you think different as a writer.  Through a series of small "Chapterlets," you'll learn to adopt new mindsets with advice, exercises, and personal examples from the author.

    Never heard of Agile?  Use it all the time?  No matter your experience, you'll find something here to help your writing style.

    In this book you'll discover such things as:

    • Setting real goals that direct your writing!
    • Breaking down your writing in simple, fast ways that help you focus and pace yourself!
    • Advice on avoiding burnout – using Agile as a touchstone!
    • How to communicate with your readers, editors, and audience in a way that helps everyone get what they want!


    Use Agile.  Think different.  Write better.

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSteven Savage
    Release dateJul 30, 2023
    ISBN9798223941279
    Think Agile, Write Better: A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset
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    Steven Savage

    Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.

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      Think Agile, Write Better - Steven Savage

      Table of Contents

      Think Agile, Write Better

      Dedication

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Keep Up With The Author

      A Thankfully Brief Introduction

      Better Writing Comes From Better Thinking

      I Maintain A Sustainable Pace So No One Burns Out

      I Set Clear Personal Goals So My Writing Does What I Want

      I Understand My Audience So My Writing Fits Their Needs

      When I Stay In Touch With Readers I Become A Better Writer

      Knowing The Big Picture Of What My Audience Wants Helps Me Deliver

      Understanding The Specific Features Of My Work Means I Deliver What My Audience Wants

      A Ranked Backlog Of Stories Helps To Complete My Writing Goals

      I Know Results Come First And Avoid Over-Documenting

      I Know When To Write A Prototype Or Vomit Draft

      I Use My Writing System To Help Myself Focus

      I Know Success Is Maximizing What I Don’t Need To Do

      Pacing Myself As I Write Keeps Me From Burning Out

      Taking The Right Feedback The Right Way Improves My Current Writing Project

      Delivering Regular Results Helps Me Get Better Feedback Faster

      Finishing Usable Pieces Of My Writing Helps Everyone Know I’m Making Progress

      Cutting Parts Of My Work Can Make It Better

      When I Review With A Retrospective, I Write Better

      Change Outside Of My Writing Improves My Writing

      Documenting And Improving My Writing System Makes Me A Better Writer

      Relations With Fellow Creators Makes Me A Better Writer

      Closing

      Recommended Reading

      Appendix A: The Agile Manifesto

      Appendix B: The Twelve Principles Of Agile Software Development

      Appendix C: An Introduction To The Kanban Method

      Appendix D: An Introduction To The Scrum Method

      About The Author

      Think Agile, Write Better

      A Guide To A New Writer's Mindset

      By Steven Savage

      Copyright © 2023 by Steven Savage

      All Rights Reserved. The materials in this book are provided for the personal use of the purchaser of the book. No redesign, editing, reproductions, or creations of a derivative work from these materials is permitted without the permission of Steven Savage. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission – except for the inclusion of quotations in a review or personal use.

      The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly certified professional.

      While it is the sincere intent of this publication to provide accurate information regarding the subject matter, the authors and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.

      This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information, some of which are provided inside this book.

      This book is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

      AUTHOR: Steven Savage

      www.StevenSavage.com

      www.InformoTron.com

      EDITOR: Bonnie Walling

      PRE-READING THANKS: Serdar Yegulalp, Sammy Rainecourt

      Dedication

      Thanks to my pre-readers, Serdar and Sammy.

      Thanks to everyone who tolerated my going on and on about this book until I finally wrote it.

      Thanks to all the people who worked on the Agile Manifesto.

      Thanks to Rob Fitzpatrick for writing Write Useful Books, which helped me really get a handle on this book.

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      The Way With Worlds Series www.WayWithWorlds.com

      Way With Worlds Book 1: Crafting Great Fictional Settings

      Way With Worlds Book 2: Details And Discussion

      Way With Worlds Minibook Series

      The Creativity Series

      The Power Of Creative Paths

      Agile Creativity

      The Art Of The Brainstorm Book

      The Focused Fandom Series

      Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers

      Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers

      Convention Career Connection

      The Career Series

      Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career Through Your Hobbies

      Epic Resume Go!

      Resume Plus

      Quest For Employment

      Skill Portability

      The Avenoth Series:

      A Bridge To The Quiet Planet: A Tale Of Dead Gods And Living Stories

      A School of Many Futures: A Story of Magical Destinies and Questionable Decisions

      Her Eternal Moonlight: Sailor Moon's Female Fans In North America, An Unauthorized Examination (with Bonnie Walling)

      Keep Up With The Author

      Keep up with all my books by subscribing to my newsletter. You'll get updates on my projects, free content, and more!

      You can find out more about what I'm doing at www.StevenSavage.com

      You can find my books and more free resources at www.InformoTron.com

      A Thankfully Brief Introduction

      I'm Steven Savage, an IT professional who writes on the side. This book exists because I found managing IT projects led me to become a better writer – so I wrote a book on it.

      My experience in IT led me to discover Agile, a revolutionary approach to organizing projects. Agile is about adaptability, incremental work, and not wasting time on elaborate plans and outlines no one uses. Agile changed how people developed and launched software and handled critical infrastructure, and changed how I worked.

      Soon, it changed my other interests.

      When not managing software projects, I write as both a passion and a hobby. Since Agile was a part of

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