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Re:Ask HN: Tips on writing long-form non-fiction? by chrisp_how on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @10:49PM (#30851033)
Use the spirit-mode construct; which is a writing technique.

All writing shouldn’t go the same direction. It only appears that way. Finish your chapter, then travel back through it, citing the length-only.

Once you have length, split it into length-by-idea, and now you’re measuring in another dimension. Keep all ideas the same length, to be completely professional. Good luck!

Re:Ask HN: Tips on writing long-form non-fiction? by samh748 on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @12:38AM (#30851531)
Sounds interesting, will definitely look into that! Thanks!