Focus more on writing (as in the activity)

Non-fiction and technical writing, anyways. I haven't started writing
about fictional writing now that I think about it. :/

2020-04-15-14-35-55.org

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 :END:
 #+title: Note-taking
 #+date: "2020-04-15 14:35:55 +08:00"
-#+date_modified: "2021-05-20 19:21:25 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-18 13:53:54 +08:00"
 #+language: en
 
 
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ There are different ways of note-taking.
 Among the endless list of methods, popular methods include [[id:4259636e-e0e8-49e4-8210-758ec59728a3][Zettelkasten]], [[id:24b5e144-dda4-482c-9684-958a00d6c986][Roam Research]], [[id:29ecbd86-ad97-4882-aa3f-56b5b90025d5][Digital gardens]], Cornell method, or the traditional [[id:d3fbdb1a-9629-45ef-9f08-32c6e49025bb][Linear notes]].
 
 When doing something like this, one could take notes how to make their notes interesting to read.
-You could start to [[id:d024516b-35ea-40ae-9433-ceacea695073][Write paragraphs like music]], create notes with [[id:79357d56-74bf-4854-820c-c0ad849f2468][Classic prose]], [[id:b318dc2b-5fa1-48ff-9d33-6fbbdee46a2f][Write down the simplest possible example]], and [[id:b0aee2c6-f759-4b7a-829f-79781926091e][Create examples of ranking complexity when documenting your project]].
+Thus you could consider [[id:815b2beb-40a0-4e79-9097-5b688189ad5b][Writing]] tips.
 
 Not all note-taking is the formal method of paraphrasing our observations and thoughts, this can also be a method of merely writing our thoughts down.
 Another reason why you may want to do note-taking is to write all of the thoughts down so you don't have to remember.

2020-07-06-03-47-52.org

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 :END:
 #+title: Refer to advanced resources when skill-building for a solid short-term goal
 #+date: "2020-07-06 03:47:52 +08:00"
-#+date_modified: "2021-05-20 00:31:14 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-17 10:45:10 +08:00"
 #+language: en
 
 
@@ -18,5 +18,7 @@ If you [[id:fdf9e3eb-02c5-47a6-b586-e71a5c92d01a][Look for live sessions as anot
 Of course, this does not entirely replace looking out for beginner-friendly resources and communities as an entryway.
 In fact, it is a bad idea to start learning with the advanced resources.
 
-Also, this could lead into actively consuming just the resources without the practice.
+Beware, this could lead into actively consuming just the resources without the practice.
-[[id:92a10fe2-f4d1-4e5e-b5f4-3779db13a2e5][Create roadmaps to stay on track]].
+Remember, [[id:114b7874-6a20-49c8-be2c-46970c7110dc][Information is only acquired when you try to make sense of it]].
+[[id:6b0e6b75-410f-42a3-8921-bcc4589b2d2a][Collecting information only feels like progress]].
+To prevent this passive consuming, [[id:92a10fe2-f4d1-4e5e-b5f4-3779db13a2e5][Create roadmaps to stay on track]].

2021-04-30-14-12-52.org

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 :END:
 #+title: Create roadmaps to stay on track
 #+date: "2021-04-30 14:12:52 +08:00"
-#+date_modified: "2021-05-07 22:26:59 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-17 10:42:02 +08:00"
 #+language: en
 
 
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ The internet is a place full of information.
 In fact, too full.
 
 You could consume endless information from one resource to another and create stagnation because you're adapting too many ideas at a time.
-[fn:: On the other hand, this sounds like the Collector's Fallacy except for reading.]
+It could further your hoarding tendencies and maybe just start collecting knowledge.
+[[id:6b0e6b75-410f-42a3-8921-bcc4589b2d2a][Collecting information only feels like progress]].
+
 Having a roadmap helps you to stay on track whether you're studying for a job, creating a new project, or learning a new hobby.
 This roadmap could be just a simple to-do list, an elaborate plan, or a one-line description of the output you expect [fn:: This is still a terrible example but it should eventually evolve into details.].

2021-05-07-09-22-06.org

@@ -3,9 +3,10 @@
 :END:
 #+title: Types of notes
 #+date: "2021-05-07 09:22:06 +08:00"
-#+date_modified: "2021-05-19 21:58:25 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-18 10:17:12 +08:00"
 #+language: en
 
+In note-taking, we don't conciously categorize our notes.
 
 
 
@@ -17,7 +18,10 @@
 
 The "traditional" method for personal note-taking.
 The notes formed with linear notes tend to be tree-like thus it is useful for ordered information.
+
 Useful for initial learning where you want a roadmap of the lesson.
+It is helpful for memorizing as [[id:c0e4fb0e-68f2-4db4-8c3e-f5a7845738c3][Understanding comes first from memory]].
+In the end, we might have more linear notes as [[id:864a9242-eb10-44ad-81b7-c237276523e5][We know more compared to what we understood]].
 
 Linear notes also tend to create hierarchy over time.
 While nice to have, it can also limit the information you can put in each note.

2021-05-22-11-16-25.org

@@ -3,14 +3,14 @@
 :END:
 #+title: Most of the work is done from smaller amount of effort
 #+date: "2021-05-22 11:16:25 +08:00"
-#+date_modified: "2021-05-22 11:17:30 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-17 11:12:11 +08:00"
 #+language: en
 
 
 - a principle applicable in many places:
   + learning 20% of a skill is enough to get started e.g., illustration, programming, music production
   + most of the contributions in an open-source project is usually done by a small group
-- this is why it is important to [[roam:Start small and improve later]]
+- this is why it is important to [[id:05a39f96-fb1c-4d71-9be1-fc4c2e251e8f][Start small and improve later]]
 - this is why some may prefer simpler tools and methods because a lot of what they want is already done
 - getting the final 20% would require more effort and when done incorrectly, you could go into some trouble
   + bikeshedding

2021-06-18-10-36-37.org

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+:PROPERTIES:
+:ID:       815b2beb-40a0-4e79-9097-5b688189ad5b
+:END:
+#+title: Writing
+#+date: "2021-06-18 10:36:37 +08:00"
+#+date_modified: "2021-06-18 14:06:06 +08:00"
+#+language: en
+
+
+# TODO: Writing for fiction and non-fiction.
+Minding your writing can also improve your [[id:0d2264a6-e487-4761-818a-d17d2833120f][Note-taking]] habit.
+This is especially useful for dealing with more technical topics that usually leaves a not-so-good impression when visiting back.
+
+One of the useful models for writing is [[id:79357d56-74bf-4854-820c-c0ad849f2468][Classic prose]].
+Since the model encourages objectivity, this [[id:785c4cc7-4a18-4546-a876-2f2c7dd8d19e][Reduce writing fluff]].
+Double-check your writing and see if reducing the words in a sentence is possible without any loss of content.
+
+[[id:b318dc2b-5fa1-48ff-9d33-6fbbdee46a2f][Write down the simplest possible example]] and [[id:b0aee2c6-f759-4b7a-829f-79781926091e][Create examples of ranking complexity when documenting your project]].
+Some topics are better explained with an example than fully explaining the concept.
+
+If you are writing for beginners, keep in mind how [[id:06df5d69-12ac-4e98-8013-ac54d29aa80c][Learning process]] work.
+Avoid overexplaining as the user can read between the lines.
+If you want to explain more details, you can add visual aids, create analogies and narratives (see [[id:cb995494-302f-4666-b56f-ea20a8adea10][Memory palace]]) to lessen the need for more words.
+
+To create some spice in your writing, consider to [[id:d024516b-35ea-40ae-9433-ceacea695073][Write paragraphs like music]] sprinkled at some point.
+
+Not all situations are applicable for dealing with various topics.
+The more important thing for writing is to make it consistent.
+[[id:40b2e1d0-0376-475e-91ff-db9fe362990e][Make a style guide for consistency]].

index.org

@@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ It is mostly intended for easy access for my notes in case I'm not in my compute
 If you want to view my notes in its raw form, you can look at the [[http://github.com/foo-dogsquared/wiki][Git repo]].
 There's no good index note yet so eeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
 
-As of 2021-05-07, my interest is in document [[roam:Personal information management]], [[roam:Illustration]], package management, and programming.
+As of 2021-06-18, my interest documents [[id:88f2256a-3359-4d10-92a3-9273cabce414][Personal information management]], [[id:cd7e8120-6953-44a6-9004-111f86ac52dc][Illustration]], [[id:815b2beb-40a0-4e79-9097-5b688189ad5b][Writing]], and programming.