How Would You Make Non Fiction Writing Better

By Deeksha Sindhu

How would you make nonfiction writing persuasive?

Nonfiction writing is perhaps the most expansive genre of writing as well as the most ill favored. It encompasses various genres and types which are as different as night and day: A travel guide to the Himalayas and an editorial on a new tax policy both count as nonfiction but vastly differ from each other on the basis of content. This essay qualifies as nonfiction, as does my school textbook.. The attribute that puts all such distinct pieces in the same category of nonfiction is that they all provide information Providing information is the principal objective of nonfiction writing. The optimum way of making nonfiction writing persuasive is to provide the information in the best manner possible.

Nonfiction writing is described as a window to the real world. But won't it be difficult to look at the scenery if the window is hazy? Many things need to be kept in mind while writing a structured, cohesive and informative piece.This essay will elaborate on three considerations which will ensure a captivating nonfiction read of any style.

Before writing, it is imperative to have a firm and clear grasp on your topic. Your piece will only be legible to the reader if you yourself are clear about what you require to convey. Researching well on the particular topic will permit you to consider all sorts of possible arguments and situations. Research will also enhance your ability to understand multifaceted problems and questions. In the process, you gain the skill of problem solving and identifying relevant literature.Consequently your writing will become more articulate, informed,persuasive and compelling.

Just like painted glass makes a window look more beautiful, eloquent language makes your piece look sophisticated. But doesn’t painted glass also decrease the transparency of the window? Likewise, extreme verbosity obstructs the reader from grasping the meaning of your piece. So in the next stage, that is, the presentation of the content, use of lucid language greatly increases your chances of connecting with the readers. A unique writing style has always captivated readers in any genre. So do not completely unadorn your writing style, just make sure that your words do not get in the way of your point. As far as technical terms are concerned, one could always make the use of a footnote for the sake of the reader’s clarity.

Take a moment and think, which paintings or stained glasses have you liked the most? Are they not on a subject which you can personally relate to? Correspondingly, rooting your piece in the contemporary world, will make the reader much more invested in your piece . Describing the process of how an ancient civilization procured their food and comparing that of today will enhance the reading experience. Such style of writing makes your piece recollectable.

Applying these three tips will result in a well versed and updated piece which skillfully absorbs the reader’s attention and informs without lecturing. The windows will after all, best capture the beholder’s eye when it’s pellucid.

By Deeksha Sindhu