samedi 28 mai 2016

A Lesson In Writing Non Fiction Successfully

By Walter Robinson


The style in which one writes has a lot to do with the outcome. There are obviously numerous styles, and there are different ways to write. One cannot write fiction the same way they take on a project of writing non fiction. Moreover, it's not just about stating facts or figures.

A writing technique needs to turn the reader on using interesting material. Sometimes, one cannot avoid stating some facts or numbers, but there are ways in which to write this so it's more interesting. For instance, instead of writing 10 gallons of water, one could say a bathtub full of water. It just helps the reader to put it into perspective in a more interesting manner.

Historical events can be written properly when put into the right context. Rather than stating the year that an event occurred, put it in the context of a particular historical era. For instance, instead of typing in the 1930s, one could write during the Great Depression. This gives the reader a clear vision as to when this occurred.

Obviously, hard facts can't be avoided all the time, but they can be squeezed in through the sidebars. These fact boxes are a great way to inject the facts that need to be there to bring truth to the material. Moreover, there are the details that are absolutely necessary and really count. This is always true, but especially so when selling travel material. Prospective tourists can envision themselves at a destination when the right words are chosen.

Be sure when material is written with true facts, that it is marketable. For that to happen, facts are crucial and word count needs to be tight. Don't try to add words by adding fluff. Write to the point. Value can be added to the piece by simply referencing sources. Doing so will provide depth to the article and the reader will trust the material, which is vital.

It's important to produce high quality written material on whatever subject. The material should be informative yet entertaining to entice today's readers. Choose a subject that interests the public and the intended reader, but also the author, as it will make it easier to write.

What's more is that it depends on how the material will be written in terms of focus. If it's a narrow focus, it will have to be very in depth with lots of details and research. A broad focused piece will sacrifice some of those details to make the piece more interesting along the way.

Having said all that, it's also important to research properly. Today, there is a slew of material available online, but not all of it is authentic or will meet the standards necessary. Therefore, be sure to choose resources that are trusted. To write good material, the writer will have to spend most of the time researching and reading other work, and much less time actually writing it. Following this advice should facilitate the entire process and ensure that the project will be completed. There's nothing worse than getting lost in a project for one reason or another.




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