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First, make me care
Writing advice: some nonfiction fails because it opens with background instead of a hook—readers leave before reaching the good material. Find the single anomaly or question that makes your topic interesting, lead with that, and let the background follow once you’ve earned attention.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Jan 25, 2026 | First, make me care by andsoitis | 813 | 249 |
