Easier Quote by Jonah Peretti
“It's so much easier to write for a person in your life than to write for some imagined readership, so you write something that's more intimate and true.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: Writing Authentically, 2021
Writing for a real person creates intimacy and truth, unlike writing for an imagined audience.
In simple terms: Write for someone you know to be authentic.
Focus on personal connection.
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When to use this quote
- letters
- personal essays
- blog posts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is your ideal reader?
- How does intimacy affect impact?
Imagined audiences can still be valuable.