A Conversation for Writing Right with Dmitri: Taking Pity on the Reader

A good lesson.

Post 1

Vip

This is something I struggle with all the time; how to manage to put over something that I am excited about without turning it into about my excitement itself.



smiley - fairy


A good lesson.

Post 2

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

Make the readers feel like your excitement is *their* excitement...maybe build up a bit of suspense? smiley - winkeye


A good lesson.

Post 3

Vip

*nods* Engage the reader! Bring them along the journey with me! Make them be as excited about canals as I am!

This may or may not be out of my league. smiley - winkeye

smiley - fairy


A good lesson.

Post 4

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

Never! smiley - hug


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