Dylan Tweney

Writer, editor, swimmer, @tinywords publisher. Former editor at @venturebeat @WIRED. Not here so much - mostly on Substack:

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AI for writing: It's a huge debate. Where do you stand? https://t.co/uVLIcJaxLh via @LinkedIn

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Check out the latest article in my LinkedIn newsletter: Can you 10x your writing with AI? https://t.co/fwtj1DydIN via @LinkedIn

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We, the editors and publisher of tinywords, believe in free expression, creativity, inclusiveness, and global friendship. As artists, poets, human beings, and American citizens, we can no longer support the fascism, intolerance, and repressiveness that X enables and promotes.

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What Eminem taught me about SEO and authenticity https://t.co/pOwuEfrPzV

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If you want to read the whole interview, go here: https://t.co/GNwdwZHzPB

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Message Lab’s @benworthen on the enduring value of a great story, well-told.

(from an interview I just published)

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21 #speechwriting resources from the World Conference of speechwriters
https://t.co/xQfEKVtbKK

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Beyond spellcheck: Alex Sventeckis on the value of AI and good editing
https://t.co/AzB6CtReHy

(the latest in my series of interviews with content pros)

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@CaseyRosengren @readwise save thread

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Most founders focus on pouring on more gas -- improving decision speed is about reducing drag. Smart!

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1/ As a founder, the MOST important thing you can do is improve decision speed.

Why? The benefits compound dramatically over time.

But here's the catch: Don't just try to go faster. Instead, reduce drag.

Let me explain with a 🧵 on how to make better decisions, faster 👇

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Ever caught yourself daydreaming about an "easier" path for your startup? 🤔

Here's why these fantasies pop up, and how to use them to your advantage:

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@imkialikethecar dammit!! sorry to hear this, Kia

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A couple months ago, @karpathy wrote that LLMs are "dream machines." That's exactly why they're not good substitutes for human writers -- but they are good writing assistants. My take: https://t.co/FDdAeuuwTj

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AI is killing freelance writing gigs, according to an insightful piece by @mims from earlier this summer. But in the long term, AI is better suited as a writing assistant, not a replacement for writers: https://t.co/FDdAeuv4IR

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@chrissyfarr Amen. If you aren't reading someone, you shouldn't be pitching them.

And supporting journalism is a fundamental responsibility for comms pros -- and one that benefits us directly. It's like taking care of the water we drink

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When things seem bananas, it’s a good time to chill out. https://t.co/1k8MivS6qe

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I jumped into a writing career because I was jazzed about the potential for self-expression. Like most professional writers, though, my day-to-day life as a writer has had little to do with self-expression.

https://t.co/KOGy2o3LlG

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When I first started sending emails to a few friends and family, back in 1998, I had no idea that the practice would turn into a career-transforming newsletter.

25 things I learned in 25 years of newsletter publishing https://t.co/BRLmL513BP

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thanks to @tinyrevver and @lylemckeany for editing help & encouragement!

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"This kind of writing unlocks a powerful sense of mutual encouragement and support." My latest, a collaboration with @0xFoster

https://t.co/ETegBGJmMu