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“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.” quote by Jonah Peretti
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“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.”

Jonah Peretti

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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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on personal connection.

Themes

writing authenticity audience

Mood

intimate thoughtful

Type

creative reflective

When to use this quote

  • letters
  • personal essays
  • blog posts

Key Concepts

communication storytelling personal voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is your ideal reader?
  • How does intimacy affect impact?
A Different Perspective

Imagined audiences can still be valuable.

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