Whatever you write, see if you can imbue it with a sense of personality. I think readers are more open to this now, and it's a great way to stand out in a world

Whatever you write, see if you can imbue it with a sense of personality. I think readers are more open to this now, and it's a great way to stand out in a world of often dull, derivative books. I wish more of the technical books I read also shared the author's opinions, experiences and gut feelings (even if just in sidebars/breakouts) as well as the facts. The real world experiences of the author could add a lot of depth to a technical book.