</h1><p><br/>Master
the basics of engaging storytelling</p><p>In 1991,
researchers asked a simple question: “What is the most effective way to
learn a new language?”<br/> They tried various techniques,
including books, grammar lessons, and expensive courses.<br/> The
most effective technique turned out to be surprisingly simple:
interacting with a native speaker every day and imitating
him.</p><p>Language rules can be learned through materials
and activities, but mastery comes from independent study and practice in
a native environment.</p><p>This principle also applies to
writing; Grammar and vocabulary are important, but without your unique
style and flow, your writing won’t be easy.<br/> David Perell, who
runs Write of Passage, uses the “Imitate, Then Innovate” learning
model.<br/> CopyWork, a powerful technique, involves copying
unique texts by hand.<br/> Famous writers such as Ernest
Hemingway, Jack London, and Isaac Asimov used CopyWork to develop their
styles.<br/> CopyWork offers forced practice, pattern matching,
and the opportunity to follow others before
innovating.</p><p>StoryWork is a 10-day writing and copying
course that focuses on storytelling.<br/> It consists of 25-minute
guided writing sessions using excerpts from fiction, nonfiction, and
unique essays.<br/> The author’s daily practice of these
techniques has led to a significant online following, including 250,000.
followers on Twitter and LinkedIn, 55 thousand newsletter readers and
the creation of 3 books.</p>