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Most people don't read content the way writers think they do.
They scan.
They look at:
• Headlines
• Short paragraphs
• Bullet points
• Key ideas
Only then do they decide whether to read more.
That's why great writing isn't just about what you say.
It's about making it easy to follow.
The easier something is to read, the more likely it is to be read.
I've started noticing this everywhere from books and blog posts to copy.
People don't ignore good content.
They often ignore content that feels difficult to consume.
Do you read every word, or do you scan first?
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