“A few tips on how to be a better writer:

– write about what fascinates you

– make one point per sentence

– use stories to make your point

– cut extra words like “really” and “very”

– read the whole thing out loud

– post publicly (you’ll try harder when you know others will read it)

And finally, be more thoughtful about what you consume. The quality of... See more

Writing increases your rate of revelation. This is true irrespective of the subject because writing is a process of reflection, assertion, and iteration.

Writing clarifies your own ideas. Writing begets new ideas too. Writing lets you explore ideas in depth even if you won’t have time to act on them all. Writing shows people how you think and lets... See more

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How I Write Critically

On the critical piece never being the one you intended to write...

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Sep 22, 2025

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I was the sad person at uni who enjoyed writing essays. I found them fun, weaving in a touch of personal tone with the academic. And I feel like this is something I honed and carried through to my writing today. My writing may not... See more