Get to the point. I remember those words every time I write anything.
Another way to look at it is to focus on how I begin my posts. Matthew Dicks reminded me about the importance of this today.
Focus on the first thing you write, say, or sing. Spend time making the absolute best decision about those first few things you are going to express. Never forget their importance to everything that will come after.
I was (and still am) bad at this aspect for years. I circle what I want to say before I say what I want to say. Over years of writing, I got better at this. I come to the point quicker now.
I feel frustrated when I see some of the most personal stuff with an interesting premise get lost in need of setting context. Many writings need context setting. Research papers need context. Thesis. How-to Manuals. And on and on.
But a personal blog does not. Sure, some stories need a build-up; take the reader along the ride. But most don’t.
On the other hand, does there even need for an “effective way” of writing anything personal? It’s personal, after all. Individual. There’s no correct way of doing it. It’s a matter of style.
But what counts is not to lose the reader before I arrive at the point. So begin strong.