Wanna Write ? But Confused ? - P2
{ note : this is the continuation of the previous one, so read this if you haven't read before, so it will give you a better context. }
Welcome back Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am super excited to write this tbh, because I actually randomly compared cooking with writing, But it felt nice for me, so I published without the hesitation and received some positive comments. So I wanna continue where I left exactly in previous edition.
3. You can cook dishes without a recipe, but you can't be sure about the taste.
Like I said in the first point — you need to know the recipe and ingredients. But yeah, sometimes you can cook without a recipe.
The only thing is... you can't be sure about the taste, right?
Same goes with writing. You can totally write a post without any structure or following someone’s framework — but you can’t guarantee the results. It might flop, it might do okay, or it might go crazy viral. No one knows.
So if you're just starting out, I'd say play around a bit. Try different styles. Throw in some sarcasm. Write the way you want to write. Try random hooks. Break the rules a bit.
In short — try inventing a new dish. Who knows? That one experiment might blow up.
And hey, that doesn’t mean you should ignore all frameworks.
If I wanna explain in very simple terms,
Common dishes are the ones made using existing recipes and frameworks — familiar, easy to replicate, and widely served.
Unique dishes, on the other hand, are the ones you create on your own — original, flavorful, and hard for others to copy.
If you're serious about playing the writing game, your content menu (posts, articles, or videos) should have both. Start by serving a mix. But once your unique dishes start attracting regular customers (readers/viewers), that's when you can build your entire restaurant around them.
4. KFC vs Roadside Restaurant
KFC is the same everywhere — same recipe, same taste, same setup. It's clean, safe, and you know exactly what to expect.
Now think about a roadside restaurant. It doesn’t follow any big rules. The setup is simple. But the food? Sometimes it tastes amazing. It feels real, made with heart, even if it's not perfect.
Now relate this to writing.
KFC-style writing is when you follow a proper structure — like a good hook, neat layout, clear message, maybe even follow someone’s writing framework. It's safe and works most of the time.
Roadside-style writing is when you write straight from the heart. No rules. Just your thoughts, your voice, your way. It might be messy. But sometimes, that's the post people love the most — because it feels real.
You need both.
If you’re new, start with KFC-style. Learn the basics. Understand what works.
But don’t stop there. Once you get the hang of it, try your own style. Break the rules. Mix your own flavor.
Because sometimes… that raw, messy writing connects way deeper.
added this point, though it is similar to the previous own because I felt It can be told.
5. Make them hear, not read.
I think I bored you little bit, by comparing Food with writing. I hope you find it 1% useful atleast,
Okayyyy.. The final point is Make them hear, i repeat again, Make them hear.
Because people stop reading if you are making them to read, So make them listen, if you make them listen your voice. That's it.
My thoughts:
even everything i mentioned are just my own thoughts, you don't need to follow either, Just take it if you wanna follow and let me know if anything works.
Because I observed one thing recent days. People won't read. It is very hard to make them read what you share.
In linkedin, if they saw the post, they check the image and read half post and gives a thumbs up and comment - "Interesting Perspective". So find your own ways to make them hooked. Make them care for your posts.
Comment which point you liked the most, if you reading till this last line :).
If this post reached 35 reactions i have a surprise for you guys,
see you soon with another boring post.
wanna tell the same thing i told in last edition - "Wanna cook? - Just start cooking"
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2moPeople listen more than they read. And the way you used the example of KFC vs a regular hotel - it was well put 🙌
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2moBlessing Joshwa J Great Initiative to share the writing way. It is stuffed with more knowledge with examples.