Faithful reader

August 25, 2006

I am posting this not necessarily for you to read, although you may want to.

I am posting this so I remember to “read it later”:http://alistapart.com/articles/readerstayawhile.

bq. Every opening paragraph is the beginning of a delicate and transient relationship between reader and writer. This relationship begins quietly, usually without much fanfare—and if it’s properly initiated, the reader doesn’t even know it’s happening. Yet the success of this relationship is an important factor in creating an enjoyable, engaging experience for the reader.

And then practice it.

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