Lists of Note
listsofnote.com · Group blog · on HN since 2012
Lists of Note collects and publishes interesting lists, letters, and memos from history, such as Einstein's marriage conditions and Henry Miller's work commandments.
What HN saysCommenters call it a treasure trove of interesting historical lists, and share individual lists on writing, work habits, and life advice.
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- 1Einstein's list of conditions for staying together with his wife5 people · 230 points · first shared 2012 · 185 comments on HN
- 2How to Write by David Ogilvy2 people · 84 points · first shared 2012 · 43 comments on HN
- 3How the Universe Works2 people · 2 points · first shared 2012 · discussion on HN
- 4Fumblerules of Grammar2 people · 2 points · first shared 2014 · discussion on HN
- 5Henry millers 11 commandments2 people · first shared 2012
- 6If ghosts could speak, their speech would approximate this key (1778)1 people · 86 points · first shared 2022 · 56 comments on HN
- 7Robert Heinlein's predictions in 1949 for 20001 people · 2 points · first shared 2012 · discussion on HN
- 8Lists of Note1 people · 2 points · first shared 2022 · discussion on HN
- 9Things to worry about1 people · 2 points · first shared 2012 · discussion on HN
- 10Evelyn Waugh's Stock Responses to Letters1 people · 1 points · first shared 2012 · discussion on HN
- 11Edison's To-Do List1 people · 1 points · first shared 2012 · discussion on HN
- 12Simple rules for life in london1 people · first shared 2012
- 13Thelonious monks advice1 people · first shared 2016
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taitischia · 2014-05-22
Henry Miller wrote a great list of commandments for his working day back in the 30s: http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/01/henry-millers-11-commandments.html
I've always found his structure far more useful than the usual 'list of maxims to follow every day' style most self-guides become.
His just seems more reflexive to his emotions. Like every day is a struggle against his natural state of being and this is how he keeps the scales in balance.
He talks more about his working day here too: http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/4597/the-art-of-fiction-no-28…
jaclaz · 2018-02-21
Related:
http://gioclairval.blogspot.it/2010/02/umberto-ecos-rules-for-writing-…
The original Italian by Umberto Eco:
http://www.webnauta.it/wordpress/40-regole-per-scrivere-bene/
which was in itself inspired by William Safire:
http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/01/fumblerules-of-grammar.html
http://www.maximumawesome.com/reference/g-safire.htm
maxxxxx · 2017-10-17
I don't think it was ever common that a husband would write to his wife a letter clearly laying out rules like in this letter:
http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/04/einsteins-demands.html
No trying to demonize him but this definitely a little unusual.
beefman · 2016-09-24
Original source: http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/02/thelonious-monks-advice.html
sethbannon · 2012-11-27
The entire site is, unfortunately for productivity, a treasure trove of interesting historical lists. For instance: http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/04/simple-rules-for-life-in-london.htm…
runako · 2012-10-30
I try to refer to Ogilvy on writing, even when not writing copy:
http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/02/how-to-write.html
fonzie · 2012-02-04
I would look at Henry Miller's 11 commandments of writing. Online here http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/01/henry-millers-11-commandments.html