What is Rue on writing?
What is Rue on writing?
RUE (i.e., resist the urge to explain) is a brilliant yet common-sense concept from Browne and King, the authors of one my favorite editing resources, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print.
Do you have to explain everything in a book?
You should never have to explain elements of your story to your readers. For example, when you’re in a writing workshop, you might as the author feel the need to explain everything— especially when the other members of your workshop begin discussing an element of your work that confuses them.
What is the best way to explain something?
- 10 ways to explain things more effectively.
- Keep in mind others’ point of view.
- Listen and respond to questions.
- Avoid talking over student’s head or talking down to them.
- Ask questions to determine student’s understanding.
- Take it step by step.
- Use direct eye contact.
- Use analogies to make concepts clearer.
How do you explain absolutely anything to anyone?
In How to Explain Absolutely Anything to Absolutely Anyone: The art and science of teacher explanation, Andy Tharby talks teachers through a set of remarkably simple techniques that will help revolutionise the precision and clarity of their message. Explanation is an art form, albeit a slightly mysterious one.
Why is it important to explain things?
Verbally explaining a concept really does help you to better grasp it, according to work by psychologists at the University of California at Berkeley. That’s because we all have an intuitive sense of what makes a thorough explanation, but we often neglect to generate one for ourselves.
Why do we explain something?
If we can explain something, we can claim expertise. This gives us two very useful benefits: Control : If I am expert in something, then I understand it and can use that knowledge to control it.
How can I improve my explanation skills?
To help, I’ve provided seven tips to create effective explanations that will work for prospective customers:
- Make Your Audience Feel Smart, Instead of Making Yourself Look Smart.
- Explain the Forest, Not Just the Trees.
- Add Details Sparingly.
- Write Less Copy, Use More Visuals.
- Remember Your Audience is Human.
- Focus on Why.
How do you explain effectively?
Why do I understand something but cant explain it?
If you’re havig a hard time explaining it to others, it may be due to the pressure or just your nerves and emotions. Try to write it down, make an outline, add details, rephrase it if needed and add examples if you can. Make an analogy and compare it with something similar but simpler.
What is the importance of understanding and explaining?
This helps us understand their beliefs, feelings, experiences and intentions. We can empathise and think about things from another point of view. It also allows us to move flexibly between our own perspective and another.