Do Writers Treat Readers Like Idiots (and Should They)?
There is a sentiment from many readers these days that writers are treating them like idiots. But is that really the case? Why might readers feel this way? What pops up in a book that might make a reader feel that way, and how can we avoid it as writers? Join me in this video essay as we interrogate what makes a reader feel dumb, and how to be conscious of those pitfalls in our own writing.
0:00 Intro
2:43 Never Distract the Reader from the Story
4:13 What Makes a Reader Feel Babied?
6:58 Necessary Information (and Needless Repetition)
14:16 Readers Are Smart and Experienced
15:30 Opening Doors (and Leaving Doors Closed)
17:03 For Whom Are You Writing?
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