The reporter should be a conduit and almost never the focus of the information being delivered.
Professor Strunk said "Write in a way that draws the reader's attention to the sense and substance of the story. If the writing is solid and good, the mood and temper of the writer will eventually be revealed."
Not too long ago, ten hopeful writers attended a breakfast meeting here in Washington with a literary agent. The writers were looking for representation. Over scrambled eggs, bacon, and coffee, the agent requested each briefly share their current projects.
Nine of the ten hopefuls described a memoir of their own lives. The tenth writer talked about an unusual and little known historical episode featuring some very wll known players.
Which project do you think the agent pursued out of the ten?
Be the lens through which ideas can pass without distortion. The weight of your evidence and the simplicity of your expression builds stronger arguments any expressed as your point of view.
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