What is Listing writing? 7 Things You Need to Know About Writing Lists That Work 1. Do I have to make a list to be successful? 2. Why does making lists work? 3. Does writing a list ensure social media success? 4. What kind of list should I make? 5. How long should my list be? 6. I shouldn’t start a sentence with a numeral, right? 7 .How often can I (should I) write a list?