Steve Wyche on Lessons

As a former Washington Post writer, I simply can’t believe what has happened. Working there was such a source of pride. I was pushed by the best editors and colleagues and learned so much about the craft. The collapse of this great beacon of journalism is heart breaking.

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
The opening line stands alone, so it reads completely before the post is expanded.
Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.
Short sentences keep the pace up, so the reader never has to re-read a line.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal
Written for: Founders, marketers and operators

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