I think there are main types of content and it’s sub categories.

Books: Extended works on specific subjects, typically with structured chapters and thorough explorationBlog Posts: Static and defining something at a certain time(Continuous) Note: Notes that continuously get updated in a system such as a Second Brain or Digital Garden.
Highlighting and notes on external reads: Thinking that influences and adds to continuous notes. Synced with tools such as ReadWise to your second brain.
Academic and Formal Writings: Structured content following specific formats for particular purposes
Essay: Extended, structured arguments or explorations of specific topicsAbstract: Concise summaries of longer worksManifesto: Public declarations of intentions, motives, or viewsThesis: Extended academic arguments supporting a specific point of viewWhite Paper: Authoritative reports on complex issuesCase Study: Detailed analyses of specific instances or examples
Exploratory Content: Content focused on thorough investigation and discovery
Deep Dive: Comprehensive, detailed explorations of specific topics, often less formal than essays and potentially incorporating multimedia elementsResearch Journal: Ongoing documentation of exploration into a particular topicExplainer: Content that breaks down complex topics into understandable componentsTutorial: Step-by-step instructional content focused on practical application
Reference Materials: Content designed primarily for consultation rather than sequential readingAre there more Types of Writings?

See Type of Notes with Fleeting Notes, Literature Notes and Permanent Notes.

See Type of Notetakers with the architect, the gardener and the librarian.

Reflections - introspective, contemplative, personal explorationInstructional/Educational - designed to teach or transfer knowledgeAnalytical/Critical - examines, evaluates, or breaks down topicsNarrative/Experiential - tells stories or shares experiencesInspirational/Motivational - encourages action or mindset shiftsObservational/Commentary - notices, describes, or comments on the world

“Reflections” describes the nature or purpose of the content - it’s introspective, contemplative, personal exploration. But reflections could take many different formats from your list:

A reflective blog post (“Finding My Pathless Path”)A reflective essay (more structured philosophical exploration)Reflective continuous notes (ongoing thoughts that evolve)A reflective research journal (documenting personal intellectual journey)

Origin: Discussion with Marc Ramírez
References: Essay
Created 2023-06-26