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The TMPDIR podcast · May 27, 2025 · 55 min

Michael Lynch: Effective Writing for Developers

Available on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, we learn: how the writing process works for Michael how it has affected his career The new book Michael is working on to help developers become more effective writers Good writers do not necessarily like writing. "I hate writing, but I love having written." If you are interested in becoming a better writer, sign up for updates at Refactoring English. Also check out Michael's blog. During the show, Cliff shared a quote from Leslie Lamport: "If you're thinking without writing, you only think you're thinking." Discuss this episode at our community site.

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Available on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode, we learn:

  • how the writing process works for Michael
  • how it has affected his career
  • The new book Michael is working on to help developers become more effective writers
  • Good writers do not necessarily like writing. "I hate writing, but I love having written."

If you are interested in becoming a better writer, sign up for updates at Refactoring English.

Also check out Michael's blog.

During the show, Cliff shared a quote from Leslie Lamport:

"If you're thinking without writing, you only think you're thinking."

Discuss this episode at our community site.

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