Do you know the inverted triangle rule?
It is one of the first lessons journalists learn as writers. One usually reports with a lead followed by details in order of significance. This is designed so when editors need to cut a story short, the last paragraph contains the least amount of relevant material.
I fear I’ve failed to practice here what I learned in the high school newspaper editing room.
In an effort to make this blog more conversational rather than a repository of websites, videos, and images I find interesting, I’ve lost touch with the visual creativity. I also don’t write drafts for blog entries and let stream of consciousness take over. Henceforth I’ll try to take more into account the reader’s overall experience. Why?
Because we see before we read. See Magritte’s “Key of Dreams” to the right. More on this can be found here. (And if you are still at Penn, take Prof. Lamas’ URBS 452.)
It’s never too late to change for the better! A friend signs her emails with this quote: “No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Enjoy a morning elegance! It’s beautiful.
