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Write For Equals Content Strategy

Reusability

A content creation approach where you write as if speaking to intellectual peers rather than dumbing down for masses or showing off for experts.

How It Works

Creates authentic voice that attracts like-minded audience who appreciate your natural communication style and perspective.

Components

1

Assume your audience has similar intelligence and interests

2

Avoid dumbing down complex topics unnecessarily

3

Don't use jargon or fluff language to impress

4

Write in your natural voice and style

5

Include unknowns and uncertainties honestly

6

Focus on what genuinely interests you

When to Use

When creating any content, whether blog posts, newsletters, podcasts, or business communications where you want to build genuine audience connection.

When Not to Use

When you need to communicate highly technical information to complete beginners or when regulatory/legal requirements demand specific language.

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Creating 'Lunchable content' - oversimplified mass appealUsing excessive jargon to sound smartTalking down to audienceBending content to chase massesHiding your personality behind corporate speak

Example

Tim Urban uses this approach on Wait But Why - he writes complex topics like AI and space in his natural curious voice, which attracted Elon Musk who appreciated the authentic intelligent approach rather than typical dumbed-down or overly technical coverage.