Imagine a specific person reading your work. Are you helping them, entertaining them, or challenging them? Writing is an act of service.
Before you can write well, you have to read widely. This isn’t just about consuming information; it’s about studying the "architecture" of other people's thoughts.
Writing "to be read" means prioritizing the reader’s experience over your own ego. Write To Be Read: Reading, Reflection and Writing
Take the time to sit with an idea before rushing to type. Reflection turns "data" into "insight." Without it, writing is just a summary; with it, writing becomes a perspective. 3. Writing: The Output
These three stages aren't a straight line; they’re a circle. Your will reveal gaps in your knowledge, which sends you back to reading , which sparks new reflections . Are you working on a specific project right now, or Imagine a specific person reading your work
Use simple, everyday words. If a reader has to work too hard to understand your point, they’ll stop reading.
How does this new information fit with what I already know? Do I agree or disagree? Why? Before you can write well, you have to read widely
If you only read people who think like you, your writing will be narrow. Read different genres, eras, and perspectives to expand your vocabulary and empathy. 2. Reflection: The Processing