X just handed you an unfair advantage. Most people haven't noticed yet. But in a few months, everyone will catch on, the opportunity will get saturated with garbage, and the window will close. Right now, X's algorithm is heavily favoring articles. My article yesterday hit 30k views, my best performance in months. Not because the content was revolutionary, but because the platform is actively pushing this format. This is how algorithm changes work. A platform shifts priorities. Early adopters win big. Then everyone piles in, quality drops, and the advantage disappears. You have maybe 60-90 days before this window closes. Here's why you need to move now. ## Why X Is Pushing Articles Elon wants more premium subscriptions. You need X Premium to write articles, so pushing articles drives subscriptions. Simple economics. But there's more to it. X is trying to differentiate itself as a platform for longer-form thinking, not just hot takes and engagement bait. They're competing with Medium, Substack, and LinkedIn for where serious ideas get shared. And the algorithm itself is getting more viral. When something performs well, it goes much farther than it used to. Articles are benefiting from this across the board. Right now, while most people are still posting 280-character thoughts, articles are getting higher reach. The platform wants them to succeed, so they're succeeding. ## The Problem Most People Are Missing Here's what I'm seeing: almost nobody is writing articles. Everyone's still treating X like a platform for quick takes, threads, and replies. They're watching articles get massive reach and thinking "that's interesting" while doing absolutely nothing about it. The people who are writing articles are getting outsized visibility. The people who aren't are leaving opportunity on the table. And soon, very soon, everyone will figure this out. You'll see the same low-quality spam that ruins every algorithmic opportunity. Everyone will copy the same format. The feed will flood with mediocre articles. And X will adjust the algorithm accordingly. But right now? Right now it's open season. ## The Article Structure That Works Here's the framework to follow for your first article: Hook (2-3 sentences): Grab attention immediately. State a problem, share a surprising result, or make a bold claim. Make readers want to keep going. The Problem (1-2 paragraphs): What issue are you addressing? Why does it matter? Make readers recognize themselves in this problem. The Solution (3-4 sections with subheadings): Break down your main points. Each section should deliver specific, actionable value. This is where you demonstrate expertise. The Close (1 paragraph): Don't overthink the ending. Summarize quickly or give them one clear next step. Keep it tight. That's it. You don't need complex formatting or elaborate storytelling. You need a strong hook, clear value, and a structure that makes your expertise obvious. ## Your Next Move Bookmark this article. Then open X and start writing. Pick one thing you know better than most people. Write 500 words about it using the structure above. Focus on delivering actual value to people in your field. Don't wait for inspiration. Don't wait until you feel ready. Don't wait until you have the perfect topic. The algorithm is favoring articles right now. In two months, everyone will be doing this and the advantage will be gone. In six months, you'll wish you'd started today. Write your first article this week. The window is open, but it won't stay that way.