Here are 10 things I learnt in my creative writing degree that I still use in writing Sales emails + LinkedIn. 1. Brevity is King. Delete unnecessary words. 2. Who are you writing for? 3. Write first and edit later. Get in the flow. 4. Identify a Problem. 5. Agitate the Problem. 6. Intrigue Your Audience. 7. Paint a Positive Future. 8. Present a Solution. 9. Show, don't tell. 10. Give an equilibrium - a call to action.