What will they achieve? (e.g., "By the end, you'll have a fully functional garden irrigation system.")
Wrap up with how to test the final result and what the next steps are. A little encouragement goes a long way! What will they achieve
Start sentences with actions. "Click the button," "Whisk the eggs," "Unscrew the panel." Start sentences with actions
Here is a quick framework to draft a guide that actually gets read. 1. The "Hook & Scope" The "Hook & Scope" Every few steps, describe
Every few steps, describe what the project should look like. "At this stage, your mixture should look like wet sand." 4. The "Safety Net" (Troubleshooting)
"If the light is blinking red, you need to reset the router." FAQ: Answer the one question everyone asks at the 50% mark. 5. The "Success" Close
List every tool, app, or ingredient needed before they start. 2. The "Atomic" Steps Break the process down into the smallest possible actions.