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2016-05-28

A Lesson In Writing Non Fiction Successfully

By Walter Robinson


There are numerous styles in which to write, and the one chosen will have lots to do with the results. Find a style that's best suited to the individual. Also, if one is used to writing fiction, they will have to change their style somewhat for writing non fiction.

Writing with facts and figures all the time can make the text boring. Certainly, they cannot be avoided all the time, but there are ways in which to make it more interesting. For example, rather than the text reading eight glasses of water, write that the subject drank the recommended amount of water that day. It's plain to see that this can be much more interesting for the reader.

When composing material about historical events, put it into context properly. For instance, instead of giving the year, point out a particular era that was a big part of history. A good example would be to avoid typing 2000 BCE and instead write something more along the lines of during ancient Greek times when this event took place.

If there are some hard facts that need to be included in the text, they can be placed in sidebars which are also known as fact boxes. Details really count, but use lots of great adjectives when trying to sell travel material, for instance. Prospective travelers want to know just how clean a particular restaurant is at their choice destination. It all depends on what is being written on the whole.

True facts are crucial when publishing reality material. Moreover, it's got to be marketable so get the facts straight and keep the word count tight. Adding fluff is not the answer, but writing to the point really is. More value is given to the piece when injecting referencing sources, providing depth to the material and trust.

It's important to produce high quality written material on whatever subject. The material should be informative yet entertaining to entice today's readers. Choose a subject that interests the public and the intended reader, but also the author, as it will make it easier to write.

What's more is that it depends on how the material will be written in terms of focus. If it's a narrow focus, it will have to be very in depth with lots of details and research. A broad focused piece will sacrifice some of those details to make the piece more interesting along the way.

Research is key to completing an article or a book successfully. However, it is imperative to find trustworthy resources. Today, there is just way too much information online with lots of vague information that really hasn't been carefully researched. Published works are always better, for the most part. Whatever the case, be prepared to read, read, and read some more. A good writer reads much more, conducting lots of research, and spends much less time actually writing. By following the above advice, it'll avoid the writer from getting lost and not completing the project.




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