I’m frequently receiving requests for writing advice due to the clarity of my writing. I found an article on hackernews that resonates with me greatly. If persuasive writing is a skill you hope to develop, you should read this: http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/mc/WriteThinkLearn.pdf
In particular, the following ideas reflect a motivation I always try to capture in my writing:
“I’m not giving this presentation (or writing this paper) because I’m important. I’m doing it because you’re important.”
“I’m not going to demand that you put up with my quirks (bad spelling, bad organization, sloppiness [ME: Lolcat memes]). I’m going to package the information so that it enters your heads as easily as possible.”
Remembering that you are writing to help others seems to have a consistent impact-multiplier effect. I encourage you to be humble and consider how to invoke this motivation in your writing style.
