Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Writing Exercise

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An aspiring writer once asked Ernest Hemingway, “How can a writer train himself?” Hemingway shared an exercise for sharpening a writer's observational skills so they can vividly describe their experiences on paper. This exercise can be broken down into three-steps and gives us a fantastic way to practice “show, don’t tell” in our writing.

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"Safe Roads," video by Handy (Jam) Organization, 1935, public domain

Ernest Hemingway photo, Paris, 1924, public domain
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway house photo, date unknown, no known copyright restrictions
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway and Carlos Gutierrez aboard Pilar photo, Key West, 1934, public domain
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway on a dock next to Pilar photo, public domain
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway aboard Pilar photo, no known copyright restrictions
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway writing, near San Ildefonso, Spain, photo. 1959, Public Domain
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Ernest Hemingway in the cabin of his boat, Pilar, photo. Public Domain.
Ernest Hemingway Collection. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.

Covers for "A Moveable Feast" and "With Hemingway" used under fair use. Still for "The Old Man and the Sea (1958)" and from "Midnight in Paris (2011)" and "Midnight in Paris (2011)" movie poster used under fair use.

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1. Observe and write it all down
2. Empathize and understand
3. Practice these over and over

DaBerryBest

Never underestimate the importance of being Ernest.

sarcasmo

These skills shouldn’t just be practiced in writing but in our everyday life. Great video.

JammCo

These are life skills that we should practice. Reading and writing with your whole being is magical and rewarding. Keep at it people.

jumpingship

You need not judge but understand. That's probably the most important advice you can give a person of any craft.

AntPictures

What a crazy way to get advice tracking down a writer showing up to their house then going on a boat with them is wild

julesanderson

Although I'm no writer and have no intention of becoming one, I've clicked this video knowing that there would be some good universal advice.
And surely, it was there. Thanks.

fortissimoX

You didnt insist, or plead, or repeat to hit the like button or beg us to subscribe, but I enjoyed this so much I will do both. This was so inspirational, this can be considered a "feel good video" Also such a smooth voice and flawless delivery.
Surely there is more pleasure and learning you are willing to share, so I have signed up.
Also this has made me realize that I need and must return to my journal for my own satisfaction and sanity. Thank you.

jancoley

A man can be destroyed but not defeated . Hemingway is an all time favourite writer of mine! Love his writings, specially went to key west from India to see the Hemingway house; it was a pilgrimage of sorts for me…….

Razdanvinodk

On some level, this applies to all areas of art. ❤

phyllisjeanfulton

HOW TO LEARN 'SHOW, DON'T TELL'

1. Pick a simple situation.
2. Observe closely, including your own emotional responses. What actually caused this emotion?
3. Put all of this in words.
4. Practice empathy with everyone in your observation. Do not judge, but try to understand.
5. Practice a lot with the apprentice's mindset.
(My personal summary of this important lesson)

TonBil

I'm a procrastinator of the worst kind. Really terrible. However, these Hemingway exercises might give me the kick I need. Loved your presentation. Thank you.

philm

To observe and to attempt to experience the pain and passion of others…is empathy in action. You can be bankrupted of freedom in the prison of your mind and at the same time be liberated in knowledge. This through the observation of Nature. Thank you for this post, so rich am I.🌿🐇

markmarco

You did an excellent job presenting this information. Just truly enjoyable to hear your perspective.

jancoley

I read the book 40 years ago in Las Vegas. I actually read it 3 times to get all I could from it. I'm a painter who answers art issues through authors and musicians and actors and their resolutions. Looking at others artists doesn't give you your answer. 35 years of art and I still use this process.

jimrodgers