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Imaginary Conversations As a Way To Share Ideas
Well, well, well. Let’s talk about conversations in writing
Me: Hey, you know what? I’ve been considering writing an article just like a conversation.
Second character: What? Why would you do that?
Me: Well, you know how everybody says that when I tell a story or explain something it becomes a long monologue all over the place?
Second character: Oh yeah, I do, man. You always go way too much into details and we totally lose your point.
Me: Yeah, that’s it. The thing is, my articles aren’t that long either. I’ve been controlling the length pretty naturally.
Second character: Ah right, that’s true indeed. But why would an article written as a conversation be interesting?
Me: Well, unless you’re already rather well-known and have a large readership, almost nobody reads articles with long paragraphs.
Second character: So writing as a conversation would make the article more readable?
Me: Exactly. Plus it’s fun!
Second character: Fun? Didn’t you say your goal was to inspire or something like that?
Me: Yes, among others, it is. But if I didn’t keep the experience of writing…
