My most personally important take away from this particular essay is the reminder that :
“People read online to be entertained, educated, or to feel more emotionally alive”.
This sentence on its own buoys me as I have wondered why people would read my writing.
I have heard your voice whispering to me that I need to grab their attention, and now it will remind me to finish strong. You’re awesome, and I love your writing style. It’s one that speaks to me far more strongly than many other “writing educators” on this platform. Thank you.
Another useful story, presented with Michael’s usual human-ness but I was a bit disappointed by the ending. I was expecting something elevating to talk about.
Also a good reminder to get out into the world, experience different things and step outside of our comfort zones. We inevitably become better writers for it
As a teacher, I completely agree: grab their attention and finish strong.
Loving every word of this, Michael.
My most personally important take away from this particular essay is the reminder that :
“People read online to be entertained, educated, or to feel more emotionally alive”.
This sentence on its own buoys me as I have wondered why people would read my writing.
I have heard your voice whispering to me that I need to grab their attention, and now it will remind me to finish strong. You’re awesome, and I love your writing style. It’s one that speaks to me far more strongly than many other “writing educators” on this platform. Thank you.
Another useful story, presented with Michael’s usual human-ness but I was a bit disappointed by the ending. I was expecting something elevating to talk about.
Also a good reminder to get out into the world, experience different things and step outside of our comfort zones. We inevitably become better writers for it