Digital Writing 101 - Looking Back At The Basics

I read literally dozens of articles each week on how to write better online. Though most of them are worded differently, they all pretty much say the same thing. The problem that I have with some of these articles is that they seem to be writing to a more experienced audience and a lot of what I read I don’t really understand. In my mind, I can’t help thinking that I am not the only person out here who is constantly having to jump these hurdles. The internet is flooded with writers that are new to writing digitally and not everyone has a degree in journalism. I am writing and sharing insights for anyone to understand. I know that at times it can be offensive to learn in a 5^th grade fashion but honestly, 5^th grade was about 35 years ago for me and I don’t necessarily remember everything from English class. A quick refresher is often necessary.

As much as I appreciate a link to an outside source, I hate having to leave the page that I am reading and then having to come back and find where I left off before I can continue reading. Just take a minute to explain to me what you mean or choose another way of presenting it.

For Example:

I know that we have all seen our share of adoxography on social media sites……blah, blah, blah. 

From here, the writer would continue with the paragraph and leave the reader with an option; click the link, read the definition, come back to the page, reread the sentence and then continue on.

This is one of the many reasons that I decided to start this blog. I feel that I am someone who spends enough time online reading, comparing, researching and then testing so many methodologies that I am more than qualified to share them with you. I plan to “Dumb it down” a bit for my readers in hopes of making things a little more understandable and useful.

There will be times that I write about things you aren’t familiar with and there will be times that I get frustrated with some of my reads and decide to put things in my own words. Regardless, I hope that the method I am approaching you with is one that you will appreciate and benefit from. I welcome all feedback with open arms. If you want to thank me then thank you! If you choose to tell me what a waste of your life I am then I welcome that too! I will not get into a pissing contest with anyone but will attempt to answer any and all questions posted in the comments sections.

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