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Why are posts so long?

February 14, 2024 · 1 min read · Uri

Many writers seem to feel like their posts need to be long, even when they have very little to say. A couple guesses as to why:

  • Long writing gives you cover. If you write something short, it implies that each sentence is actually there fore a reason, which often it isn't.
  • A vague feeling that readers will be unhappy if you send out a short post. But why?

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