Why do people take the time to write things down, and then make them difficult to read?
My favorite authours of all time:
Issac Asimov, Robert A Heinlein, and Douglas Adams
Now, you might conclude that I`m morbid, or some sort of freak, for preferring the writing of dead people - honestly, Heinlein and Asimov have been dead for most of my reading career, and Adams just passed away recently... but their ability to breathe and write further has nothing to do with my enjoyment of their work.
The reason I enjoy reading what they`ve written?
It`s simple.
These are men that take the most complicated ideas and thoughts, and put them into writing in such a way that someone who doesn`t know astrophysics, rocket science, or advanced algebra can understand what they`re saying.
They took a great deal of time and care to write their ideas in such a way that they still come across as clear and easy to understand - no matter the subject they`re covering.
They use laymen`s terms, proper spelling, proper punctuation, and concepts that are pleasing to both the eye and the mind. When they`re done explaining things, the average reader thinks... "Why didn`t I understand that before?"
They`re like excellent teachers and tutors that take the time to break things down into components that make sense, make it fun to learn new things - make it interesting and compelling to grasp concepts that seem so dry, boring, drab.
Now, if Asimov had written his words LikE tHiS, or in long, neverending sentences and paragraphs - nobody would have discovered what he was doing, and what he was saying. It seems the importance of making things easy on the eye, and breaking things down into parts that aren`t overwhelming, and remain clear? This is something that seems to be lost on many.
Take pride in your words, and remember the importance of proper punctuation, making things flow in a friendly way - most of all, making it readable and friendly.
Why make the effort?
Because people will actually read what you have to say, understand it, and enjoy it - you`ll get comments, and feedback.
Nine times out of ten when I discover a journal entry that`s 3 pages long and one long paragraph all lumped together, I simply move on to the next journal, no matter how interesting the subject matter is, or how fascinating the person is.
It`s not "kewl" To tYpE LiKe thIs. It`s hard to read, and makes comprehension difficult...
The rules of the English language you learn in school (if they even bother teaching them anymore?) aren`t there to make it complicated - they`re there to make sure everything is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
Learning, or deciding, to do things correctly, or at least close to correctly... it`s something worth the effort.
My favorite authours of all time:
Issac Asimov, Robert A Heinlein, and Douglas Adams
Now, you might conclude that I`m morbid, or some sort of freak, for preferring the writing of dead people - honestly, Heinlein and Asimov have been dead for most of my reading career, and Adams just passed away recently... but their ability to breathe and write further has nothing to do with my enjoyment of their work.
The reason I enjoy reading what they`ve written?
It`s simple.
These are men that take the most complicated ideas and thoughts, and put them into writing in such a way that someone who doesn`t know astrophysics, rocket science, or advanced algebra can understand what they`re saying.
They took a great deal of time and care to write their ideas in such a way that they still come across as clear and easy to understand - no matter the subject they`re covering.
They use laymen`s terms, proper spelling, proper punctuation, and concepts that are pleasing to both the eye and the mind. When they`re done explaining things, the average reader thinks... "Why didn`t I understand that before?"
They`re like excellent teachers and tutors that take the time to break things down into components that make sense, make it fun to learn new things - make it interesting and compelling to grasp concepts that seem so dry, boring, drab.
Now, if Asimov had written his words LikE tHiS, or in long, neverending sentences and paragraphs - nobody would have discovered what he was doing, and what he was saying. It seems the importance of making things easy on the eye, and breaking things down into parts that aren`t overwhelming, and remain clear? This is something that seems to be lost on many.
Take pride in your words, and remember the importance of proper punctuation, making things flow in a friendly way - most of all, making it readable and friendly.
Why make the effort?
Because people will actually read what you have to say, understand it, and enjoy it - you`ll get comments, and feedback.
Nine times out of ten when I discover a journal entry that`s 3 pages long and one long paragraph all lumped together, I simply move on to the next journal, no matter how interesting the subject matter is, or how fascinating the person is.
It`s not "kewl" To tYpE LiKe thIs. It`s hard to read, and makes comprehension difficult...
The rules of the English language you learn in school (if they even bother teaching them anymore?) aren`t there to make it complicated - they`re there to make sure everything is clear, concise, and easy to understand.
Learning, or deciding, to do things correctly, or at least close to correctly... it`s something worth the effort.
letterbomb:
a-fucking-men.