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Ask HN: How to write things in post-collegiate level?
There are two types of writing I find people like to read.
One that can be easily read by 5-year-olds. Copywriters are very good at this.
Another, that are written like essays, such as this: http://www.wired.com/1996/12/ffglass/
How do you write like the latter? My first language is not English and I can easily write like the former, but not the latter. Even if I have a thesaurus by my side. I think there is something I'm missing
- greenyoda 10y agoEnglish is my first language and I can communicate technical ideas pretty well in it, but I probably couldn't write something that people would actually enjoy reading, like that article. There aren't many people who could write at that level - it was clearly written by a talented professional writer. I just noticed that this article was actually written by Neal Stephenson, a famous author who has published many novels and non-fiction pieces.[1] He has devoted his life to the craft of writing and has spent decades perfecting that craft. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson
- kevindeasis 10y ago> a famous author who has published many novels and non-fiction pieces Thanks, I should remind myself to always check who wrote whatever I am reading in front of me
- unimpressive 10y agoPersonally I don't think this invalidates your question in the slightest, it just makes hope of an answer more elusive.
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