First look at Jordan Peterson's writing tool: Essay.app, is it worth it?

[@sunnifreyer2759]

I hope this works for many people. I have a different perspective but if the goal is clear writing, then whatever works is what should be suggested. I taught PR courses and one of them included writing print and TV/radio news copy, using now old-fashioned journalistic style. I also taught the use of Management by Objective to create a written PR strategy. While I have loved writing since I recognized a sentence, I concluded later in life that everyone should take a course in hard news and feature news writing, as well as the MBO course (in any field). Writing for news teaches how to change complex sentences into simple, short sentences, using simple language choices that are more readily read by people of all educational backgrounds. It teaches you how to organize thoughts mentally before writing. It shows how thought organization and a writing structure facilitate speed in writing. The use of direct quotes and paraphrases are often befuddling to new writers. That is overcome in news writing. It teaches one how to glide from one brief paragraph to the next, using transition words and phrases and how to keep each paragraph restricted to one main thought rather than multiple ones. MBO teaches how one progresses from the start to the goal by asking how questions and testing the process by asking why questions in reverse. It orders logic. This process also creates speed because of the structure provided to thinking. I hope my suggestions help others. I've always wished I could persuade many more people to take these classes even if their major is not journalism.

[@zahram4473]

Where can I take your class? English is not my first language and I struggle with my writing skills

[@k.butler8740]

With the democratization of commentaries and "journalism", I think I agree that something like this should be a requirement.

[@Juanro_7]

The kicker is that you brought in your own flushed out thoughts and organization to begin. The magic is starting from scratch and build ideas and evolve each point into supporting arguments. The hardest thing for college students is facing the blank page. Once they get going it is a maturation process of thought. See it for what it it. You get caught in the minutiae and not in its empowerment

[@john.10347]

It's been 4 months now, I don't know if anything has changed but, what are your thoughts on the program now? Have you been using it?

[@TruLuan]

Another year later and I'm wondering the same thing lol. It looks like it's still in beta sadly

[@EmilynWood]

I feel similar about it right now. Atticus is a much better writing app so far, and much less expensive, and they're constantly improving and updating their followers, making tutorials on KZbin to help people. They're trying to make it a 1-stop writing and formatting app for writers and I really appreciate how they get back with people who email them and are very nice and take feedback well. I feel like a lot more could be done to improve this app, though it does have a unique idea behind it, of dividing the writing process into stages for people to be able to be intentional about the stage of writing they're in.

[@thatzmental]

I'm a little slow so I have to ask what anyone needs the app for? In the video, you did the structure breakdown for the outline, rewrote your sentences, etc. Why do you need an app if you already know how to do that? It didn't seem to be less time-consuming or more efficient using the app. Maybe I missed something.

[@patrick9969]

it makes writing a lot more efficient. Instead of having to delete sentences, copy and paste stuff like that in a regular typing program, you can use the essay app to drag sentences around, reorder them and also rewrite different versions of sentences. The app overall just makes writing efficient

[@deepdivesintothedivinedesign]

I'm using a MacBook Pro with a 15-inch screen. I get a message saying that my screen isn't large enough to get the full benefit of all the tools.

[@miggy2002]

Are you still using it? How is it working out for you 5 months later?

[@elwirastadnik]

Got this app and wanted to learn from this video but struggled with the audio - makes it unhearable :(

[@trevaush]

Where is your content stored?

[@mehrtasholson]

Sean, do you have suggestions for my 15-year-old, who is a great writer, but who needs guidance regarding how to move towards monetizing her ability? I heard you mention that you have written a book on writing advertising copy. Is that right?

[@EmilynWood]

I recommend the writing curriculum One Year Adventure Novel for the writing community and feedback from peers that she would get, along with opportunities to go to the Summer Workshops for young writers where published authors come and speak and there are in-person critique groups. Also, K M Weiland's writing website is a great resource for all writers.

[@periteu]

¿Still using roam research?, if not, ¿what are you using instead?

[@Petal_and_Paws]

I do try to use the apps for trial, but unfortunately I can't generate/produce the essay. I don't know yet if legit before I subscribe... Can you please help me, on this. Thank you

[@zayawu4460]

Hi Sean, This is Zaya , are you still looking for the book printing services?

[@Mbappe_Channel]

Good video, so is it worth it?

[@infinitezer3950]

same question

[@NR-rv8rz]

I like how you can resize and reposition your face came overlay. What software do you use?

[@Sean.Vosler]

Loom! good tool :)

[@Sean.Vosler]

Watch Jordan Peterson give an indepth breakdown of how the tool is designed to help you organize ideas, along with why they designed it in the first place here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjFaY2FfKeGp9k

[@alaska4joe]

Min 28:37

[@melissaleo1333]

Hi Sean, can you share a copy of your notes from JP’s video?

[@ImStrangeThing]

thank you for the review

[@phliip7362]

useful video, thanks very much!✍

[@2DRINKSMINIMUM]

I think it's a brilliant app. just wish it was more affordable.

[@MaverickBEvans]

4 dollars a month is brilliantly affordable and I am currently below the poverty line xD

[@ImStrangeThing]

i wouldnt even be able to afford it if it was 0.1 per month xD

[@L.I.T.H.I.U.M]

You can ask message them to get it for free, or lower price. The option is available right there on the page.

[@markskarzynski2646]

💥was that before or after your two drinks minimum…?

[@randomdude021]

​@@MaverickBEvansit a weeks salary in some countries.

[@9Sleepyhead5]

so... you did not realy use the app and did not answer question... ?

[@Sean.Vosler]

Did you not watch the video?

[@charlesanthonycartagena-or7892]

Dude, I have volume on full blast and I can barely hear you. You also sound like you're trapped in a coal mine.

[@Sean.Vosler]

Not gonna lie, I really messed up on the audio side of things… will need to remake and upload for sure

[@markskarzynski2646]

💥I also don’t want my thought processes slimed by his preachy « make essays great again » traditionalism.

[@solomonmiron7630]

Then I guess you won't improve you though processing capabilities.

[@markskarzynski2646]

@@solomonmiron7630 💥you mean “thought processes”? Maybe the program can help your spelling…?

[@clarkdavison40]

No, I think he does mean "thought processing" because one of Petersons tenets is that "writing is thinking" and the reason for creating the writing app, which is to teach people who don't know "how to write" because they "get everything wrong". Maybe @solomonmiron7630 was too concise in his reply to your comment. @@markskarzynski2646

[@gmennc2648]

It kind of sounds like you do not have the desire to improve your skillset. Have you tried the app yet? If so, how was it?

[@markskarzynski2646]

@@gmennc2648 💥underwhelming….