OpenAI researcher's writing tip: learn by imitating the argument structure of writers you admire
jachiam0 · x · 2026-10-13
OpenAI researcher jachiam0 shares a tip for becoming a stronger writer: write style imitations of authors you like. Deconstruct how they structure arguments and try to replicate that structure, running "special effects tests" to see if your imitation evokes the same feelings as the original. He notes the old masters in many arts learned by imitation, and writing is no different.
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