# Writing tips ## General - [[Reading feeds writing]] - Write about universal topics in a unique way - Lure people in with familiarity - Keep them around with novelty - Be formulaic - X Simple habits/reasons why/subtle reasons ... - Having a simple, consistent structure helps streamline the writing process - Easier for readers to consume your content too - LEGO writing - Start with the conclusion ## Mine - [[Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)]] - Avoid jargon - Avoid complex sentences - Don't assume prior knowledge. Explain everything from [[First principle|First principles]] - Reuse content highlighted by readers (e.g., on Medium). Clear signal that it's interesting to some ## Dan Harmon's tips Switch from team “I will one day write something good” to team “I have no choice but to write a piece of shit” and then take off your “bad writer” hat and replace it with a “petty critic” hat and go to town on that poor hack’s draft and that’s your second draft [[Dan Harmon]] Reference: https://www.vulture.com/2016/11/read-dan-harmons-excellent-advice-for-overcoming-writers-block.html