Have you ever found yourself reading an interesting book, only to have a voice in the back of your head ask you, “Was this written by the same person who wrote the book I was just reading?”
Sometimes it can be difficult to discern the thoughts and ideas of one writer from those of another. But when it comes to literary geniuses, it can be hard to tell which parts are original and which were inspired by somewhere else.
We encourage you to indulge in some literary thralling and attempt to answer this question. It can be instructive to learn how different authors work and the influences that make their writings unique and special. Knowing this about a creator can help you learn more about the personality and tastes of that individual. Therefore, this article will teach you different methods for writing a third person thought.
The Three-Step Process For Converting Readers Into Listeners
Sometimes you come across an interesting article in an online publication and you decide that you’d like to read more. But before you can click the “read more” button, you have to undergo a process of convincing the author that you’re a potential paying customer who deserves their attention.
This process usually involves a certain number of interactions between you and the author of the article. You want to understand what led to the creation of this article and whether you’ll enjoy reading it or not. So you begin by asking questions.
“Can I trust this person to give me quality information?””Is this article going to entertain or educate me?”
You use your questions to help the author build credibility with you, the reader. Sometimes you may have to go through a few rounds of back-and-forth communication with the author before the writer finally accepts your invitation to talk to you about their work. This process usually takes some time.
Once the author has established a certain level of credibility with you, you can move on to the next step of your conversation.
Step one: Establish a foundation of trust
Even if the author hasn’t built up enough trust with you in the previous step, they may still feel nervous about giving you their work. But if you’ve established an initial connection through a series of questions, you can move to the second step of your relationship and begin to build a more personal connection.
At this point, you and the author will have developed a more intimate connection. So when you approach the subject of payment, you’ll feel that you’re not just another faceless reader, but rather someone who has a genuine interest in the piece. This may encourage the author to be more forthcoming with information about their work. The more you know about the creator, the more you can become a part of their creative process. As a result, you can contribute to the understanding of this writer’s unique perspective. You can continue to learn about the author’s life and opinions through their work. This process encourages the reader to not only listen to the content of the article, but also to engage with it and learn something new.
Step two: Gather useful information
With your foundation of trust built, you can begin the second step of your relationship and begin to collect useful information. You do this by asking questions about the subject matter of the article. But while you’re interested in knowing more about the subject matter, it’s also important for you to determine the level of expertise of the person who is talking to you. This step involves you learning as much as you can about the subject matter while still maintaining a connection with the writer. It’s not always easy to draw this line. But if you follow the tips discussed below, you can accomplish this in a way that builds trust and encourages the author to continue talking to you about their work.
Know when to ask questions
Just because an author has established a foundation of trust with you doesn’t mean that you should feel obligated to ask them questions about the subject matter of their article. You can continue to build your connection with them by asking interesting questions about something they’ve written or said in the past. But sometimes you may not want to push your luck and try to ask them a question about something they haven’t written about yet. Establishing a foundation of trust with an author isn’t only about getting information from them, but also about them getting to know you as a person. While it’s not always easy to draw this line, sometimes you can tell when a conversation with a stranger is going to go well or not.
For example, if you’re meeting someone for the first time and you try to ask them a question about their appearance, you may come off as being too aggressive. You don’t want to do this if you want the person to talk to you about your interests. On the other hand, if you have a history with the person and you ask a question about a topic they’ve discussed with you in the past, this may feel more like a conversation.
Ask about the article’s context
Another way to establish a connection with an author is to ask about the article’s context. What was going on in the world at the time the article was written? Was there some sort of trigger that made the author decide to write about this particular topic? You can ask about the historical background and learn something new. But it’s also important for you to maintain an open mind about the context of the article. You don’t want to immediately assume that everything you read was created with no other thoughts in mind. Sometimes the simplest answer is the most useful. So while you learn something new from the context of the article, you don’t always have to rely on what was written to form an opinion about something. Think for yourself and use your own judgement. This is the best way to approach any subject matter and become a better thinker.
Avoid the topic of money
Whatever the subject matter of the article may be, you should try to avoid the topic of money when talking to the author. It’s important for you to remember that this is not a selling situation. You’re not going to convince the author to give you their work for free once you’ve established a connection with them. You’re also not going to insult them by bringing up monetary concerns when speaking with them. If you want to learn more about the subject matter of their article, you can do this while still maintaining a connection with the author. This will happen more easily if you avoid using the words “price” and “payment” when talking with them. You can also ask the author if there are any discounts for students or people on a budget.
Step three: Identify and analyze the key assumptions
The third step in the process of writing a third person thought is to identify and analyze the key assumptions behind the information you’ve learned about the subject matter. You do this by asking questions about the information you’ve gathered as well as what you’ve learned from the context of the article. But you don’t stop here; you continue to ask questions and come back to the original piece of information a few times before you form an opinion about it. This is how you make sure that you learn as much as you can and that your opinion represents all there is to know about this subject matter. By continually coming back to the same information, you ensure that you identify all the key points and don’t miss anything. This is the best way to become a better thinker and writer.
If you can follow these steps, you can help other readers develop an interest in the subject matter of your article. Regardless of whether you agree with their specific opinions or not, you can always rely on an intelligent conversation to develop new perspectives and expand your knowledge. Plus, you can feel confident that you’re not going to spew misinformation or misquotes to make your point. Remember, your job is to inform, not to convince. You can always cite your sources and give credit where it’s due.