$ cat ~/thoughts/template.mdx
Your Title Here
A one-sentence hook that makes someone want to read more.
Open with a strong line — something that grabs attention immediately. The first paragraph should set the tone and hint at where you're going.
Section One
Start developing your idea. This is where you introduce the core concept or question. Write like you're talking to someone who's smart but doesn't know what you know yet. Don't over-explain — trust the reader.
The best posts on this site share a pattern: they start with a concrete observation, widen it into something bigger, and then come back down to earth with a closing thought that lingers.
Section Two
Dig deeper. This is the meat of the post — the part where you're actually saying something. Avoid filler. Every paragraph should earn its place by either revealing something new or pushing the argument forward.
Use short sentences. Break things up. The cyberpunk aesthetic isn't just visual — it's a rhythm. Staccato. Precise. No wasted motion.
Closing
Bring it home. You don't need a neat bow — a good post ends with a question or an image that keeps turning over in the reader's head. Leave them with something, not a summary.
Formatting notes
- Use
##for section headers. Skip###unless you really need it. - Italicize key phrases for emphasis. Don't bold — it breaks the terminal aesthetic.
- Code blocks are fine if relevant, but keep them sparse.
- Keep paragraphs to 2-4 sentences max.
- Aim for 800-1500 words. Long enough to say something, short enough to respect the reader's time.