X — 7-post tips thread
1/ [Number] [topic] tips I wish I had known [time] ago: 2/ [Tip 1]. Example: [short example]. 3/ [Tip 2]. Instead of [common habit], try [better habit]. 4/ [Tip 3]. This alone saved us [time or result]. 5/ [Tip 4]. [Example.] 6/ [Tip 5]. [Example.] 7/ Which one are you trying first? More in [resource]: [link]
LinkedIn — list post
[Number] [topic] tips from [experience, e.g. running 40 launches]: 1. [Tip]: [one-line explanation] 2. [Tip]: [one-line explanation] 3. [Tip]: [one-line explanation] 4. [Tip]: [one-line explanation] 5. [Tip]: [one-line explanation] Number [X] is the one people skip most often, and it matters most. Save this for your next [situation].
Bluesky — 3 quick tips
1/ Three quick [topic] tips: 2/ [Tip 1 with a tiny example.] 3/ [Tip 2.] And [Tip 3.]
Mastodon — tip of the week
[Topic] tip of the week: [Tip in one sentence.] Why it works: [explanation]. Example: [example]. #[TopicTag] #Tips
Tips
- Make every tip actionable today. 'Be consistent' is not a tip; 'post on the same two weekdays for a month' is.
- Put your strongest tip second, right after the hook, because many readers stop after the first reply.
- Say where the tips come from: your own work, a data set, or interviews. Source changes how much weight readers give them.
- Write the final post as a question to invite replies with readers' own tips.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a tips thread and a how-to thread?
A how-to thread is a sequence that produces one result in order. A tips thread is a collection of independent pieces of advice that each work on their own.
How many tips should I include?
Five to ten works well for X and Bluesky threads, and five to seven for a LinkedIn list. Cut any tip that you cannot back with an example.