Introduction
Learning to use language to communicate ideas is complex; rules govern all aspects of verbal and written communication. Spelling and pronunciation govern the way letters are arranged into the individual words that we use. Mechanics and grammar govern the way those words are arranged into sentences. Logic and syntax govern the way those sentences are arranged into paragraphs. What’s more, alongside each of these rules, audience and purpose influence nuanced qualities of the writing that are harder to explain: diction, tone, and authentic voice.
Today, with technology making publication of our writing so much more accessible, having an understanding of audience and purpose is even more important. While the internet allows for much larger distribution of our words, writing with a specific audience and purpose in mind is still essential to focused writing. Knowing that our writing might be viewed be anyone who has access to the internet should inspire us to consider who we are writing for and what they will take away from our words. Crafting our writing with intention is the key to being successful in our communication with the world.
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