Writing

May 2026

• May 10, 2026IdeasCreative Block: Why It Happens and How to Break ItA research-grounded examination of creative block as a symptom with multiple causes rather than a single condition.21 MIN951

March 2026

• Mar 11, 2026Work SkillsCommunicating Clearly: Science and Practice of ClarityThe cognitive science of clarity, from the curse of knowledge to the Pyramid Principle: what research shows about why communication fails and how...17 MIN2.8k

October 2025

• Oct 16, 2025Work SkillsPrinciples of Clear Writing for Effective CommunicationClear writing: one idea per sentence avoiding compound complexity, active voice with subject doing action, concrete nouns over abstractions, short...27 MIN12.1k
• Oct 15, 2025Work SkillsEditing for Clarity: Techniques for PrecisionEditing for precision eliminates ambiguity: Remove weasel words (seems, might, perhaps), specify quantities (many → 73%), clarify pronouns (it,...17 MIN31.3k
• Oct 14, 2025Work SkillsAchieving Clarity in Writing: Essential TechniquesWriting for clarity: Short sentences with one idea each, familiar simple words, active voice where subject acts, concrete examples illustrating...15 MIN1.3k
• Oct 14, 2025Work SkillsThe Importance of Structure in Writing ExplainedWriting structure guides readers: Top-down starts with conclusion, bottom-up builds to conclusion, chronological follows time order,...16 MIN39.0k
• Oct 14, 2025Work SkillsKnowledge Writing: Capturing and Sharing ExpertiseKnowledge writing captures expertise: explicit knowledge with documented steps and procedures, plus tacit knowledge including context and judgment...17 MIN11.7k
• Oct 13, 2025Work SkillsWriting Mistakes ExplainedCommon writing mistakes: burying the lead with main point last, passive voice obscuring actor, jargon overload, and vague pronouns like it or this.23 MIN21.5k
• Oct 13, 2025Work SkillsWriting for Decision MakersWriting for decision-makers: lead with recommendation, provide supporting evidence, quantify impact, address risks, specify next steps and timeline.15 MIN21.4k

August 2025

• Aug 11, 2025IdeasWriting Projects That Build AuthorityAuthority-building writing: in-depth tutorials solving problems to become go-to resource, research synthesis reading everything on topics.21 MIN6.6k

July 2025

• Jul 11, 2025ExplainersCommunication Clarity ChecklistPut main point upfront, don't bury the lead. Use concrete examples. Define jargon. Check audience understanding through questions.22 MIN5.5k

October 2024

• Oct 13, 2024ConceptsClear Communication: Effective Principles for Any ContextClear communication starts with understanding your audience, structuring your message simply, and prioritizing what the listener needs to know over...22 MIN14.9k

April 2023

• Apr 3, 2023Work SkillsThe Science Behind Clear Writing: Techniques and PracticesClear writing principles backed by research: Flesch reading ease, plain language, the Pyramid Principle, George Orwell's 6 rules, and the specific...25 MIN6.5k

March 2023

• Mar 27, 2023Work SkillsEffective Communication: The Science of Being UnderstoodWhat effective communication really means: the Shannon-Weaver model, the 7Cs, active listening research, non-verbal signals, and how communication...19 MIN7.4k

July 2022

• Jul 13, 2022Work SkillsCobra Principle in Communication: The Power of BrevityAdding more words, qualifications, and caveats often weakens communication. Learn why clarity and brevity outperform volume and how to write and...17 MIN7.2k