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Reader Persona

Before writing, describe reader in 5 sentences: age, job, knows, doesn't know, decision he makes.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Targeted not generic writing.

Steps

  1. 1
    Pick most important reader.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Personal writing.

Evidence base

School: Copywriting

Founders: David Ogilvy (1963)

Ogilvy — "Confessions of an Advertising Man".

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Reader Persona" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Journaling format.
When will I notice the effect of "Reader Persona"?
Personal writing. In the short term: Reader feels addressed.
Is "Reader Persona" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Copywriting (David Ogilvy (1963)). Ogilvy — "Confessions of an Advertising Man".
Is "Reader Persona" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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