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# Here's why I write and how I do it
- URL: https://www.techstories.co/heres-why-i-write-and-how-i-do-it/
- Published: 2024-10-13T17:08:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-19T17:11:13.000Z
- Description: Enjoyed my content so far? Here's why I do what I do.
- Author: Paul Mah
- Tags: Writing

Enjoyed my posts so far? I haven't shared this before, but here's why I write on LinkedIn - and how I write.

**Not your typical LinkedIn posts**

It won't take long for you to notice that I don't write like others on LinkedIn.

- I don't use AI to churn out content.
- I don't post inane stuff.
- I don't reuse my posts.
- I give credit where it's due.
- I don't write about stuff I can't add to.

And I don't even have anything to sell you!\*

*\*Should I?*

**Why I write**

In April 2023, I realised with a start that I've never written for myself despite writing professionally for 15 years.

Sure, every day I punch out:

- EDMs.
- Blog posts.
- White papers.
- Marketing collaterals.
- Thought leadership content.

And so I started writing daily on LinkedIn - I'm now on day 533 of my streak.

Other reasons:

- I'm honing my writing.
- Writing clarifies my thoughts.
- Comments help me learn more.
- Sharing improves my understanding.
- I enjoy interacting with like-minded folks.

**How I write**

The problem with most news reports is the huge amount of banal, self-congratulatory details. I personally can't stand them.

So I do this instead:

- Stripe away the superfluous.
- Flesh out pertinent details.
- Explain why it matters.
- Add in personal insights.
- Structure for ease of reading.

Most important though, is this: I write posts that I myself would enjoy reading.

**What encourages me**

Of late, I've asked a few of my friends what they liked about my posts. Amazingly, everyone gave me a different response.

Here's a few of them:

- You make people think.
- I understand the issue now.
- I enjoyed the insights you shared.
- You help me understand the industry.
- My husband was impressed by what I knew^.

*^Feedback of the year.*

**What next**

I'm convinced that the future of news isn't bland, regurgitated content that AI can write. But interesting, insightful stuff that's fun to read.

- For now, know that I'm extremely encouraged by the thoughtful comments many of you shared.
- And for those who've called me or texted me - because you can't publicly comment, keep them coming.

I don't know everything. But I do know that through these interactions, any ignorance on my part won't last forever.

What about you? What would you like to see more of?