I started writing threads on Twitter in 2019.
Since then, I've written more than 200 threads and accumulated over 50,000,000 views on Twitter alone.
Want to know a secret?
I (pretty much) use the same 7 thread templates every time.
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Since then, I've written more than 200 threads and accumulated over 50,000,000 views on Twitter alone.
Want to know a secret?
I (pretty much) use the same 7 thread templates every time.
π§΅π
Template #1: The Framework Thread
The best frameworks all follow this same recipe:
β’ To solve X [well-known & difficult] problem
β’ I do Y [unconventional] thing
β’ To achieve Z [highly desirable] outcome
The best frameworks all follow this same recipe:
β’ To solve X [well-known & difficult] problem
β’ I do Y [unconventional] thing
β’ To achieve Z [highly desirable] outcome
Template #2: The Curation Thread
Recipe: "I did all this workβso you don't have to."
But the secret w/ curation threads is to niche down HARD.
"Biz books to read on investing" > "Best biz books" > "Best books"
Recipe: "I did all this workβso you don't have to."
But the secret w/ curation threads is to niche down HARD.
"Biz books to read on investing" > "Best biz books" > "Best books"
Template #3: The "This Just Happened" Thread
Breaking News always has a 24-48 hour hype cycle.
The recipe here is:
β’ Write about a trending topic
β’ Provide your own unique take
β’ Unique take must be relevant to your niche/audience
Breaking News always has a 24-48 hour hype cycle.
The recipe here is:
β’ Write about a trending topic
β’ Provide your own unique take
β’ Unique take must be relevant to your niche/audience
Template #4: The "If I Had To Do It Over Again" Thread
Recipe =
β’ I achieved X
β’ And made a lot of mistakes along the way
β’ If I were you, and had to do it all over again, here's what I would do differently
Recipe =
β’ I achieved X
β’ And made a lot of mistakes along the way
β’ If I were you, and had to do it all over again, here's what I would do differently
Template #5: The "Here's The Real Reason" Thread
In Ship 30 for 30, we call this the Anthropological content bucket.
Recipe =
β’ Most people think X [about something well-known]
β’ But "did you know" that's wrong?
β’ Here's the REAL reason XYZ happened
In Ship 30 for 30, we call this the Anthropological content bucket.
Recipe =
β’ Most people think X [about something well-known]
β’ But "did you know" that's wrong?
β’ Here's the REAL reason XYZ happened
Template #6: The Lessons Learned Thread
This template thrives on The Golden Intersection:
β’ Share a lesson learned
β’ And a personal story of how you learned it
This template thrives on The Golden Intersection:
β’ Share a lesson learned
β’ And a personal story of how you learned it
Template #7: The Success Story Thread
The recipe =
β’ Credible Person
β’ Highly Desirable Outcome
β’ "Here's How They Did It"
If you don't feel like you're an expert in any one subject matter, write success story threads about other people.
The recipe =
β’ Credible Person
β’ Highly Desirable Outcome
β’ "Here's How They Did It"
If you don't feel like you're an expert in any one subject matter, write success story threads about other people.
Bonus Template #8: The Template Thread
Threads that give templates are big winners for readers.
Everyone wants a shortcut.
Threads that give templates are big winners for readers.
Everyone wants a shortcut.
That's a wrap!
Here are your 8 thread templates:
β’ The Curation
β’ The Template
β’ The Framework
β’ The Success Story
β’ The Lessons Learned
β’ The "This Just Happened"
β’ The "Here's The Real Reason"
β’ The "If I Had To Do It All Over Again"
If you want go deeper:
Here are your 8 thread templates:
β’ The Curation
β’ The Template
β’ The Framework
β’ The Success Story
β’ The Lessons Learned
β’ The "This Just Happened"
β’ The "Here's The Real Reason"
β’ The "If I Had To Do It All Over Again"
If you want go deeper:
Here's everything you need to start writing, build an audience, and create new career opportunities for yourself online:
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