April 15th, 2008
Answering most of your readers’ questions
During a business writing workshop yesterday, a participant asked me if he should answer most of the reader’s questions when writing. “Well,” I said, surprised, “of course, but why wouldn’t you answer ALL of your reader’s questions?”Â
He couldn’t think of a reason not to answer ALL of the reader’s questions. Can you?
Whenever you write, especially if you’re requesting something, think about your reader’s likely questions and answer ALL of them. If you don’t, one of these things will happen:
1. your reader will delete or skip over your message
2. your reader will say “no” to your request
3. (if you’re lucky) your reader will ask you to answer the rest of his or her questions
Always take the time to think about your reader’s likely questions and answer ALL of them. It will save your and your reader valuable time.Â
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 am
After creating a piece of writing, it is important to review the piece from the perspective of a reader to make sure that everything is explained clearly and that any questions that may arise are clarified by detailed information. The world of Web 2.0 and online communication will allow readers to ask any further questions that they may have. Therefore, it is important to leave contact information on a piece before submitting it. Take a look at this blog that looks at the importance of good writing http://www.writeitwell.com/blog/answering-most-of-your-readers-questions/