LEADERSHIP LAB: The Craft of Writing Effectively

What this video covers

Larry McEnerney of the University of Chicago Writing Program gives a graduate-student session on writing effectively. His core idea is that readers care about value to them, not the writer's thinking process.

Why it surfaced in Hacker News

HN users repeatedly say it changed how they think about writing, calling it a masterclass useful far beyond academia.

Recommendation context

Short excerpts from positive mentions. Open the source to read the full Hacker News discussion.

“I recommend this video to everyone.”

“The resource that has spurred me into thinking differently about effective writing”

“Great video that will definitely help you rethink your approach”