To make it easier, here's a list of exactly what NOT to do when writing an organic chemistry textbook for novices:
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1. DO NOT overuse boosters. Words like “certainly” or “absolutely” signify that there is no room for argumentation, or that there cannot be complexities within the topic being discussed. Everything about science is just a theory, so leave room for novices to ask questions, sparking their critical thinking.
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2. DO NOT mention a topic that hasn't already been taught, without clarifying its meaning, significance, and application. Don’t leave a foreign concept up in the air. In every case, a student will google it, and the result of that merely always ends in being wrong.
3. DO NOT make students figure out everything on their own. Create aspects of textbooks that allow students to test themselves, add elements to help their test-taking skills, and incorporate real-world applications to the curriculum.