How I Write Michael Dean: The 27 Patterns To Fix Bad Writing | How I Write
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Apr 9, 2025 
In a fascinating discussion, architect Michael Dean offers insights into the 27-point framework he developed to analyze great writing. He emphasizes the significance of clarity, structure, and voice in both essays and architectural design. Michael explores how tension and core questions create compelling narratives, and he highlights the transformative power of writing in personal expression. With the rise of AI, he urges writers to embrace their unique skills while leveraging technology, making the case that mastering writing will always hold importance.
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Objective Writing Quality
- Writing quality has both objective and subjective elements, like grammar rules and reader preferences.
- An objective system helps writers identify weaknesses and improve, even with varying reader tastes.
Fundamental Design Problems
- All writing, regardless of topic or style, shares fundamental design problems related to idea, form, and voice.
- These design constraints exist within any genre and should be considered.
Architecture vs. Writing
- Michael Dean compares architectural analysis to writing analysis using the Guggenheim and Apple Store.
- Despite stylistic differences, both buildings share a similar core structure, which Dean illustrates with diagrams.
