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Being Vulnerable in Writing Makes You More Likeable Online
Here is the best hack on how to do it.
I used to write from a distance.
If I wanted people to take me seriously online, I had to present myself as someone who had it all figured out.
So I wrote like I had the answers. I edited out the doubt and things that made me human. I thought that’s what people wanted.
But my writing felt flat. I wasn’t connecting with people the way I wanted to.
It wasn’t until I wrote about self-doubt and the mistakes that people started to respond. They saw themselves in my words.
That’s when I realized: being vulnerable in writing doesn’t make you weak — it makes you more likeable.
And I am going to show you how to do it.
Understand What to Share (And What Not To)
Not all vulnerability is created equal.
Some writing is too polished, making the writer seem distant.
Some writing is too raw, making the audience feel uncomfortable.
Your goal? Find the sweet spot between the two.
Think of vulnerability as a spectrum:
