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Most writing problems are structure problems.

A document that does not flow, is hard to follow, or does not persuade is rarely fixed by better sentences – it needs better structure. Starting to write before the structure is clear wastes content effort on material that will need to be reorganized.

The architecture-first workflow – three questions.

1. Who is the reader, and what do they know, want, and need from this document?
2. What is the single most important thing I want the reader to take away?
3. What is the path from where the reader starts (their current knowledge and concern) to where I need them to end (my key conclusion)?

Build a structure that answers these three questions – before writing a sentence of content.

Using ChatGPT to develop and test architecture.

"I need to write [document type] for [audience]. The purpose is [goal]. The key conclusion I need them to reach is [conclusion]. Design three possible structures. For each, explain what the reader's experience would be. Identify which structure is most likely to succeed for this audience and purpose – and why."

Then test your chosen structure:

"Here is my proposed document structure: [outline]. My audience is [description]. Please read this as a skeptical member of my target audience. What would cause confusion? What is missing? Does the structure earn the key conclusion?"

ChatGPT file upload for architecture review.

Users with file-upload access can upload an existing draft and ask for architectural feedback: "Please analyze the structure of this document. Does it serve the stated audience and purpose? Are the most important points in the most prominent positions?"

When architecture-first is overkill.

For short emails, quick updates, and simple responses – architecture-first is unnecessary overhead. Reserve the process for documents over 500 words and anything requiring persuasion.