I can compare, I didn't start texting till a few years ago. $hit used to Piss me off, that's like the whole reason I came to this place.
Find a writers voice, make statements and commands, be vague and make them wonder its game with words. Don't take it too seriously, I've lost some great tail that way.
I think its funny that they time their texts in 15-20-30-45 minute intervals universally. I've had a few who knew about game and still rationalized their style.
It's fun to fvck with em via text too. Show em you got balls, tell em off! Put their drama brains into overdrive, they'll still be a kitten when you meet again.
I found okcupid hook ups tightened my text game hardcore.