Write To Be Read: Reading, Reflection And Writing Link

Don’t just look at what the author said, but how they said it. Why did that sentence make you feel something? Why was that argument so easy to follow?

How does this new information fit with what I already know? Do I agree or disagree? Why?

Writing "to be read" means prioritizing the reader’s experience over your own ego. Write To Be Read: Reading, Reflection and Writing

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

Use simple, everyday words. If a reader has to work too hard to understand your point, they’ll stop reading. Don’t just look at what the author said,

Reflection is the bridge between what you’ve read and what you’re about to write. It’s where you develop a "voice."

Imagine a specific person reading your work. Are you helping them, entertaining them, or challenging them? Writing is an act of service. How does this new information fit with what I already know

Every paragraph should answer why the reader should care. If it doesn't serve the reader, cut it.