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Re:First, make me care by treelover on Sunday January 25, 2026 @03:30PM (#46757847)
"When writing, your first job is this: First, make me care."

It really depends on who the audience is...

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Re:First, make me care by bravura on Sunday January 25, 2026 @03:36PM (#46757902)
Understanding your audience is your first job as a writer or communicator.

Speaking to them and making them care is job two.

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Re:First, make me care by wtetzner on Sunday January 25, 2026 @10:08PM (#46761398)
Ideally you wouldn't need to make them care. Just give them enough information up front for them to determine if they care.
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