What was all that about?!

in #life6 years ago

Ever come across someone’s blog and tried to work out what it was about? And having read right down through it, still at the end you didn’t understand a thing about it?!

 

Before we jabber away at what we know ...

Being technical is heavy going for some:

When you are writing up a blog consider those who have never learnt anything about your topic.

It may be the first time they have come across your topic. So they will not know the jargon or technical terms generally used with that topic or career. 

Some people may know the technical terms, but most people won’t have the foggiest idea what you are actually talking about. 

Realizing that, it’ll make a difference in the way you write up your topic. And the importance of simplifying what you say and how you put it across.  

In the headline statement:

And in the introduction sub-title at least give a hint of what the topic is about. Give out some idea and a reason why it should be read. Let people in, on what’s about to happen and what they can look forward to. 

Then set the stage:

Lead in with some sort of explanation of what your topic is about. 

  • Discuss something that will help people to understand why you are talking about that particular subject. 
  • Give a story leading up to what you wish to say. It can be humorous or serious. But in its format an example of the circumstances involved. 
  • Put your explanation in logical order, so people can follow and catch up easily on what’s going to be said. 

In simple terms:

Discuss things in simple words that anyone can understand. Make it obvious what you mean. And if your topic has its own jargon terms, explain what those terms actually mean. 

Let me give you an example of what happened to me, while teaching a beginner artists’ group: 

Artist’s general jargon:

I was explaining how to place items in a composition. 

When suddenly I woman, aged about thirty, butted in and asked, “What does the word COMPOSITION mean?”

          Well, I was really taken back. Surely everyone one knew that, even from school level? 

But I couldn’t upset her or make her look silly in front of everyone else. So I went on to give her some examples, such as: 

  1. When a musician writes up a song, he composes the song. He arranges the music notes to create a harmonious tune or melody. 
  2. And when a decorator is designing a lounge, he places the furniture in such a way that there is an easy flow in and out, between and around furniture. The decorator is composing the design of the room. And the best design is one that is simple and uncluttered
  3. So it is with artists. An artist composes  his or her paintings by arranging the items  in their painting in such a way that it’s pleasing on the eye, and directs the eye to the main subject focal point

Composing blogs:

When we compose our blogs, there must be an easy flow of appreciative conception of what is been discussed. Arrange things in an orderly comprehensive fashion. 

The more everyone understands what you’re talking about, the more people will follow you.  

If you put things simply, you have a better chance of touching people’s minds and hearts… the more likely they will leave comments. And the more likely your website will trend out there on the internet. 

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You have some good points here, you make me think a bit

I was never good at investing gymnastic. So I got a book on "Investing for DUMMIES" and found even that hard to cipher. Maybe it's because I have a bad memory! So, I wish high-fluting cyber-money intellectuals would consider those little folks who would like to invest but haven't a clue whats the cyber-guys are talking about!

Keep in your mind the people whom who are writing the article, Try to be like them and them re-read your article, and try to guess are you getting the meaning what you have tried to give in your article, or not? if not, then you may need to think again about your writing.

Thanks for supporting this post's topic with additional thoughts on the matter.
You are quite right, how many blog do we see that the bloggers haven't considered the people going to read their articles and will they understand what it implies?!

Dear Mam,
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God bless you dear Mam.

Good luck spreading the word.

Yes, Definitely, Write simple as much you can, That is why most of the bloggers have recommended using simple and easy to understand words while writing a blog post for your blog, and that's the reason of their success, I have heard many bloggers have said they know a bloggers who write article in a way that Even a child who know how to read can understand the meaning by reading his article.

I don't think people are simple. Well not those who are able to understand IT (internet technology) and do blogging on the internet, anyway.
It's just that most of us are very busy people and hope the facts stand out clearly and reach our brains quickly and effectively!

You are right!
All points are true 😊
Simplicity, title, subtitle and reason all are necessary to explain 😅

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I often think about rich people's houses. Strange thing to think of I suppose in relation to this blogs topic.
But what is the message we get, when we see a house that is neat and boldly designed and the decor inside the house is simply done and uncluttered? Straight away we know someone rich lives there.
So it is with blogs that are neat and easy to read. We know that the blogger is a professional and the blog is sure to be good and directly inform-able.

Very great points,you are absolutely right,Everyone likes small and interesting article,Long articles are so boring,Peoples don't like long article,Your article writting is easy and simple everyone can understand easily,I also like small blogs,I totally agree with you,thanks for sharing,

If blogs are too small again, they are a disappointment to those who are looking for something interesting.
There are a lot of posts on Steemit that just have a picture and no writing to support it. It's a well known fact that picture blogs do much better when the pictures have an interesting story about the picture and what's happening in it.

100% Agree! Don't burden the reader's head to understand our writing. The question arises, "Don't we write so that the reader understands what we write?"

Thank you for the always fun content @artguru! ❤

The fact is we want to instantly understand things, without challenging our brains, hey!

Very valid suggestions and definitely these golden suggestions and formulas wortj a lot.

Thank you Dear Ma.

Glad to be of help. If there is anything else you would like me to write about, that you think is important, just let me know.

Eow great creativity thanks for shareit

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I wish teachers at school and at varsity, understood this too. The questions they tend to write up for exams are often not logically written. Perhaps their grammar is bad or something. Anyway, if you don't understand the point of the question, you are bound to answer it incorrectly.

Sorry for that its my typing mistake sir @artguru , thanks for your suggest me.

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I wasn't referring to any typing mistake you made! I understood your typing error. I make lots of typing errors myself, so I can't point fingers at others.
I just thought since your are studying at varsity that you would appreciate my comment.

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