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Here are three lenses I use to make my writing more specific
I know you can explain the same thing with many different levels of detail
Look at this article, for instance: Stop Trusting Inspiration: Become a Reliable Writer with This Proven Workflow
I’ve given enough information to rebuild the exact system I’m using in Notion
When you write a tutorial this way, the reader ends up empowered
Be almost pedantic in how you lead her through your reasoning
I spent all my life hiding my emotions, driven mainly by fear
Every time I let them transpire, even if just in a subtle way, my content was more
I know: this is an article about writing, not about personal development
So, use journaling, meditation, conversations, or outside help to get acquainted with your emotions
The best you can do for yourself is to keep track of the meaningful events in your
You need to be aware of something else: your readers’ emotions, frustrations, fears, and desires
Once you built this awareness and “emotion repository,” use them to enrich your words:
You would never say that Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and The Gospel are the
The difference is in the characters, their specific actions, the words they say, the environment they live
In non-fiction, it’s easy to settle on beautiful theoretical explanations
As I did earlier, listing three stories that implement the hero’s journey
After a while, you’ll forget to check the list: it will be engraved in your mind