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How can a writer build goodwill with their readers?

2007-01-12 07:24:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Homework Help

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This is an interesting question. Goodwill is defined as 1. An attitude of kindness or friendliness; benevolence.
2. Cheerful acquiescence or willingness.
3. A good relationship, as of a business enterprise with its customers or a nation with other nations.

The goal of a writer is to capture his/her readers attention and keep it throughout the whole of his/her work.

Depending on what you are writing, a story for example; (a) has a beginning or introduction and it is here where one must grab the readers attention. (b.) a middle, or the crux (ctitical point) and (c.) a resolution.

We also know, all stories have a conflict and a resolution.

Then there is the skeleton or frame work of all stories. Commonly referred to as the story line. Some people believe a story should flow one way. Others believe that flash backs adds to mystery or charm of the story.

For me, the most important thing is flow. If a story stops and starts, then I find it difficult to read and often lose interest.

Lastly, we must consider the cast of characters. The main character(s) and the supporting cast, be they human or something such as a fire red trans am.

The more we know about the main characters, the easier it is to relate to them and thus feel apart of the story. Background details are important. Descriptions and such add life. The higher on the character ladder, the more detail.

2007-01-12 07:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by sgt_cook 7 · 0 0

Below is a good website that answers your question. Some suggestions from this website to build goodwill with readers are as follows:
1. Show how you carefully consider and care about the opposite of your idea
2. Avoid writing when your brain is into cortisol or you feel angry
3. Solve problems with alternative sources and solutions and surprise readers
4. Draw fresh new ideas from your linguistic intelligence
5. Write creatively by naming opportunities which are the flipside of problems
6. Praise and encourage somebody somewhere for what they are doing well
7. Surprise reader with one belief or practice you changed lately for the better
8. Anticipate the anger your words might stir in angry readers and then edit
9. Use the positive tone that draws in readers who may disagree
10. Write in possibilities … just as a genius adds add hope and courage
11. Listen to a few favorite musical pieces while you write
12. Use your mistakes as solid stepping stones in your writing
13. Re-read for biases that might subtly disrespect readers who differ
14. Stick a new neuron in your head and laugh at yourself as you write!
15. Ask questions that draw out thoughtful responses from more readers

2007-01-12 15:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer P 2 · 1 0

Think you need 'typping help'


haha I love my own jokes!

2007-01-12 15:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I think he/she should understand common people and must amuse them.......^_6

2007-01-12 15:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Romeo (The Original) 2 · 0 0

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