How does this new information fit with what I already know? Do I agree or disagree? Why?
Every paragraph should answer why the reader should care. If it doesn't serve the reader, cut it. Write To Be Read: Reading, Reflection and Writing
These three stages aren't a straight line; they’re a circle. Your will reveal gaps in your knowledge, which sends you back to reading , which sparks new reflections . Are you working on a specific project right now, or How does this new information fit with what I already know
Imagine a specific person reading your work. Are you helping them, entertaining them, or challenging them? Writing is an act of service. Every paragraph should answer why the reader should care
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.
Take the time to sit with an idea before rushing to type. Reflection turns "data" into "insight." Without it, writing is just a summary; with it, writing becomes a perspective. 3. Writing: The Output