Method Writing, Flexible Thinking, & Building Your Creativity Muscle — AJ Jacobs

The Weekend University

A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and “human guinea pig” known for his immersive experiments and unique approach to nonfiction writing. His books include: “The Year of Living Biblically”, “Drop Dead Healthy”, “It’s All Relative”, and “The Year of Living Constitutionally”, which this conversation focuses on. Expect to learn: — The concept of creativity as a muscle and how A.J. applies it daily. — How method writing became his career and what advice he has for aspiring authors. — How to discern which ideas to pursue and which to set aside. — The art of taking social risks, like carrying a musket in New York City. — How writing with a quill has improved AJ’s thinking as well as his productivity and creativity. And more. You can learn more about A.J’s work at https://ajjacobs.com and follow him on substack at: https://experimentalliving.substack.com. --- A.J. Jacobs, acclaimed author, journalist, and lecturer, known for his humorous yet insightful writing style, has penned four New York Times bestsellers melding memoir, science, and self-help. He serves as editor at large at Esquire, a commentator on NPR, and a columnist for Mental Floss. Jacobs is renowned for his unique experiments, from reading the Encyclopedia Britannica to living by the Bible's rules, chronicled in his bestselling books. His latest work explores the global family tree's impact on society. A sought-after speaker, Jacobs has appeared on major media outlets and delivered TED talks. He resides in New York City with his family. --- Interview Links: — AJ’s Substack - https://experimentalliving.substack.com — AJ's website - https://ajjacobs.com