Thread by @WrongsToWrite

School lied to you about how to write well

It's the #1 skill to learn if you want to make money online

Here are 10 easy tips to instantly boost your writing 174%

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Everything you see on the internet involves writing

And with 4.66 billion people using the internet, it's easy for your message to get lost

But by the end of this thread, you'll be able to clarify your message and stand out from everyone else

Let's get into it👇

1. Write Like a 5th Grader

49% of Americans can't read a book past an 8th-grade level.

Keep your words simple.

Don't say "Utilize" when you can say "Use".

Don't say "Affirmative" when you can say "Yes".

The bigger your words, the smaller your audience.

2. Use Words "You" and "Your"

Everyone's favourite subject is themselves.

When your writing feels like a conversation directed to readers, they engage more.

Think about it.

Are you more likely to respond to flyers you get in the mail or a letter with your name printed on it?

3. Use Active Voice

Active: "I did the work."

(The subject does something)

Passive: "The work was done by me."

(Something is done to the subject)

See how passive voice adds clutter?

Active voice removes bloat and makes your writing sound strong.

4. Study Psychology

If you know your readers, you'll know how to write well.

Learn about biases like:

• Confirmation bias
• Authority bias
• Scarcity bias

Then implement them.

Writing well is more about psychology than grammar.

5. Avoid Adverbs

Adverbs are words that modify a verb.

They often end with -ly.

For example: "I told to her loudly"

But a better way of saying it: "I screamed at her"

Why?

It's more descriptive, less repetitive, and cuts the extra word.

6. Use Right-Branching Sentences

Clear writers start sentences with a subject and verb.

Like I just did it.

This helps readers understand the main point first and fill in smaller details as they finish the sentence.

7. Create an Avatar

Your writing instantly improves when you write for one person.

Create an avatar of who you want to help.

Figure out their:

• Fears
• Desires
• Lifestyle
• Characteristics

When you write for that one person you'll get 10x more engagement.

8. Remove Clutter

Make your writing show, not tell.

Don't say: "I might add".

Add it.

Don't say: "Interestingly enough".

Make it interesting.

If your words don't clarify, cut them.

9. Write About One Idea at a Time

We live in the era of 30-second TikToks and 10-second ads.

You'll lose readers if you express more than one idea per sentence.

Keep it simple.

10. Use The 1-3-2 Rule

Put your best content at the beginning and end of your sentences and paragraphs.

Hook the reader → keep them reading → leave them wanting more → repeat.

You're competing for attention, so readers have to know what's in it for them fast.

To summarize how to write well:

1. Write like a 5th grader
2. Use "You" and "Your"
3. Use active voice
4. Study psychology
5. Avoid adverbs
6. Use right-branching sentences
7. Create an avatar
8. Remove clutter
9. Write about one idea at a time
10. Use the 1-3-2 rule

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