Rob’s Megaphone

Posts Tagged ‘concrete details

01 Apr, 2008

For improved writing, think visually

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Writing

When writing, think visually
To be engaging as a writer, continually ask yourself —  can my readers visualize what I am trying to communicate. The journalist’s maxim: Show, don’t tell will take you a long way to accomplish effective writing. Consider the following: I could write the girl was sad. Or, I could write: Little Sally Smith walked [...]


 

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Hi! I'm Dr. Rob. I'm a father of two wonderful sons, a mass communications professor, and a blogger. Through Rob's Megaphone, my hope is to inform and entertain. Hope you get a chance to view my previous posts in the "Categories" menu below. Drop me a line if you have any feedback. Thanks a bunch!

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