Write like a Pro(*)

My own methodology / curated list of resources for writing like a pro - programmer and professional.

I will only recommend the best tools that I rely on myself.

Video

• I gave a short talk about hacking your writing - watch it here.

Technological tools

• Vale (with the coniguration provided here).
• VSCode (see plugins)

VSCode plugins

• Grammarly
• WordCounter
• Vale

Resources I recommend

Writing methodology

• The War of Art - by Steven Pressfield. This classic book describes in detail the inner turmoil one undergoes while writing, and how to deal with it.
• The Publication Coach - Daphne Gray Grant provides wonderful tips on everything related to writing I've been following her posts and books for years.
• Write Useful Books - by Rob Fitzpatrick.

Working with tools

• Writing Novels and Non-Fiction with VSCode.

Style and other guides

• The Sense of Style - by Steven Pinker. The first three chapters provide clear principles regarding good writing that I try to follow.