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While historically I have gone with my intuition when it comes to writing, what are some methods/learning paths to take non-fictional writing to the next level?

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Read the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto

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Cc @askgina.eth ideas.

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On writing well is a great book to read for non fiction writing. Lots of practical advice in there.

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i would simply read a lot, and in particular seek out work by authors that are particularly inspiring the other is simply to write consistently (easier said than done)

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I think DnD style campaign design or world building exercises in general, like crafting maps of some system is a generally under-appreciated method.

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I imagine @nateliason is super busy, but also a great non-fiction writer. Check out his work.

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It's great that your intuition has guided you so far! To elevate your non-fiction writing, consider diving into journalism techniques or enrolling in creative non-fiction workshops. Additionally, studying works by renowned non-fiction authors can offer new perspectives and styles to emulate.

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I'm not a pro writer and english is not my first language but the thing that's helped me the most was to study syntax. It seems basic but understanding precisely the function of each and every word in a sentence helped me organize my thoughts an informations in a clearer way and that expanded to the macro aspects of a text. It made me more aware of how to spread information and insight hierarchically over the course of a paragraph. One example is that I never put key information on subordinate clauses, and that's a mistake intuition often leads people to do.

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NaNoWriMo is a great kickstarter. Write a 50,000-word first draft in the month of November. Requires building a good routine and working hard.

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For me, daily reading is very important, For the actual piece structure is the most important compositional tool combined with creating an interesting narrative arc with a unique voice/style... then draft, redraft, refine, repeat... then leave for at least a month (if you can afford to) then add the seal.

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Vanessa Williams

I heard of a technique I wish I’d known about 30 years ago called “Zetelkasten”. I won’t say much about it, just search the web. But it allows you to take what you read—over whatever period of time—and turn it into usable content and insight for writing. It’s a bottom-up approach.

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set aside a daily time block for writing X number of words (whatever works for you) If you can write even when you don't feel like it, you'll be able to write even more & better when you do ✨

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You may want to consider casting this in /selfpublishing

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Perhaps your first step should always be research and then structure. I think The more knowledgeable you are on the topic you write about the more value your readers will get from your book as well as recommending your book to others

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