This post seems specifically to be readability tips for a sort of 101, general audience when neither reader nor writer has a clear role or project motivating the article.
And I’d argue that this “general audience” target actually is the hardest to write for, even though it’s the easiest to put writing in front of. By contrast it is easy to dash off an email that will be read with high likelihood by 1 specific person if you’re involved in a project together.
I think it would be helpful if we formed “focus groups” on the forum—small groups of writer-readers with a common interest. They write for each other; then post the best output on the forum.
I should also probably clarify again that my motives are to see the EA Forum and its ideas be spread to a broader audience. I want it to grow and become more welcoming and inclusive.
I’ve gotta hand it to ya @AllAmericanBreakfast: your comment inspired me to write more about how this is all connected to EA communication, connection, and community building. Cheers!
Oh, fascinating! I’ve never come across an idea like these “focus groups” on a forum. Have you tried this before?
(I suppose, upon reflection, I might regard the things I’ve created for a small audience of friends to account for maybe a third of my best work...? haha very rough estimates of course.)
This post seems specifically to be readability tips for a sort of 101, general audience when neither reader nor writer has a clear role or project motivating the article.
And I’d argue that this “general audience” target actually is the hardest to write for, even though it’s the easiest to put writing in front of. By contrast it is easy to dash off an email that will be read with high likelihood by 1 specific person if you’re involved in a project together.
I think it would be helpful if we formed “focus groups” on the forum—small groups of writer-readers with a common interest. They write for each other; then post the best output on the forum.
I should also probably clarify again that my motives are to see the EA Forum and its ideas be spread to a broader audience. I want it to grow and become more welcoming and inclusive.
In fact, I just decided to write an entire post about just that: Toward a more approachable and accessible EA Forum
I’ve gotta hand it to ya @AllAmericanBreakfast: your comment inspired me to write more about how this is all connected to EA communication, connection, and community building. Cheers!
Oh, fascinating! I’ve never come across an idea like these “focus groups” on a forum. Have you tried this before?
(I suppose, upon reflection, I might regard the things I’ve created for a small audience of friends to account for maybe a third of my best work...? haha very rough estimates of course.)
I’m actually working on a fleshed out version for EA forum, I can share the draft if you like.