March 8, 2025
Seemingly Paradoxical Rules of Writing
Having written close to 200 pieces on this site, and dozens of docs on the job, I’ve come to realize that, with regard to writing, there are many rules and also no rules at all. • • • use simple words to be clear and concise use complex words to be sharp and precise write short sentences for the punch write long sentences to convey nuance invest 80% effort into an intro that hooks skip the intro, just get into the nooks write for a wide audience to maximize reach write for an audience of one, dive into a niche