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nancyfulda recommended James Maxey (at http://jamesmaxey.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-never-write-alone.html in case that link doesn't work)
The point of his posting is talking about the reader's role in writing. Even though we may write in privacy (and wash your hands afterward) we write to be read. And that means we need to have that "invisible" reader well in mind. The unseen reader - and often the composite reader. Maybe it's your first English teacher, friends from your critique group, or just a reflection in the mental mirror, but you target a specific reader - and need to make sure you help them understand what you are writing.
Go read it. And then follow the links in the last paragraph, where several other authors and editors share some of their thoughts about writing.
Worth following the links, I think.
nancyfulda recommended James Maxey (at http://jamesmaxey.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-never-write-alone.html in case that link doesn't work)The point of his posting is talking about the reader's role in writing. Even though we may write in privacy (and wash your hands afterward) we write to be read. And that means we need to have that "invisible" reader well in mind. The unseen reader - and often the composite reader. Maybe it's your first English teacher, friends from your critique group, or just a reflection in the mental mirror, but you target a specific reader - and need to make sure you help them understand what you are writing.
Go read it. And then follow the links in the last paragraph, where several other authors and editors share some of their thoughts about writing.
Worth following the links, I think.
