Writing, Briefly
21 hours ago
- Writing generates ideas, not just communicates them; poor writing skills cause missed ideas.
- Write a fast first draft, then rewrite repeatedly, cutting unnecessary parts.
- Use conversational tone, imitate good writers, and read aloud to find awkward or boring parts.
- Expect 80% of ideas to emerge during writing and 50% of initial ideas to be wrong.
- Get feedback from trusted friends, cut confidently, and avoid detailed outlines.
- Write on topics you like, don't try to impress, and publish online to generate more ideas.