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What kind of audience do you target in your writing?

Some people have a target group when they sit to compile their work.Does this sound like you or you write for everyone?

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Question added by Nicholas Poshayi , Teacher/Librarian/Academic Teacher , Brooke Bond School
Date Posted: 2014/03/11
Hussam Khomayes
by Hussam Khomayes , English teacher , different schools

To be honest , I have a target group because I'm a member of that group. We share our ideas and problems we face in teaching. However, it's an open group , so many people can read what is written by me or other member.  I can say that I write for everyone not only the target group because all people all over the world  can get the benefits. 

Deleted user
by Deleted user

I write purely and simply because I enjoy it. If it brings pleasure, interest or in many cases, curiosity from others, all well and good. However I do write some travel and sports articles which by their very nature have a "niche" or "target" audience. That does sound like a contradiction but the bottom line is that I write from enjoyment.

Ahmed Gendy
by Ahmed Gendy , General supervisor , Al Jodair

I write because I want to write.No matter who will read but I don't know who will read.I practise my hobby as it is my hobby.

Linda Draskic
by Linda Draskic , journalist, PR&Marketing , Styria

depends..It is not always the same target group

anayat bukhari
by anayat bukhari , Researcher, English Content Writer, Publisher , Noor Foundation

No doubt we need to have a target group in mind when intend to write but it doesn't mean that others can't take benefit of it. 

By keeping in mind your target it becomes too easy to write. Secondly it presents a mature look with a special focal point.

Haitham Mostafa Mohammed Abd Allateef
by Haitham Mostafa Mohammed Abd Allateef , American Education , Smart City International Schools

AUDUINCE

Audience1

 

The audience has a very strong effect on what is written.

Writers need to be very clear about whom they are writing for and must tailor their work accordingly. The audience for whom a piece is being written will determine the language used and the style.

 

 

Audience2

 

 Imagine a writer who works for a top car magazine. The magazine appeals to people with an extensive knowledge of cars, car parts and the car industry. Now imagine that the writer is employed by a national newspaper to write an article on the latest brands of cars. How might the language and style of these two pieces differ? Think about who the audience is for each piece of writing and how those audiences differ from each other.

Now imagine that the writer uses the money made from these articles to buy a brand new latest model car. The writer then starts a letter to a friend to tell him about the new purchase. How might the language in the letter differ from the car magazine article or the article written for the national newspaper? Think about how the writer changes his style and language for the chosen audience.

 

Audience3

To get your message across you must be aware of who will read your writing. If you don't, the writing may not do what you want it to. As well as this, don't forget that your writing is determined by the message you want to send and your trigger.

 

Audience4

Different situations and audiences call for different styles of writing. A political speech differs in tone, language and even presentation to an entry written in someone's personal diary.

In the same way a journalist and a poet use different techniques and forms to appeal to their readers. In all cases the writer must consider who their audience is and then tailor their words to appeal to that audience.

When thinking about your audience begins by asking yourself these two very simple questions.

1.   How old is my audience?

2.   What is the social background of the audience?

 

Audience5

As you write continue to think about your audience. Always remember who you are writing for and this will keep your work fresh and relevant. It may be helpful to stop at certain times and to review your work in the light of the questions in the animation.

What is the purpose of this?

Will it attract the audience?

Will it be suitable for who will read or listen?

What type of language and style will be used?

What about the situation?

Will it be formal or informal? Why?

 

 

Ahmed Said Mahmoud Attalah Attalla
by Ahmed Said Mahmoud Attalah Attalla , Senior master , Ministry of Education. Egypt

i write to anyone who cares , our topics aren't for specific group but for a lot of people who cares , may be teachers most , thanks a lot.

Iman El-Ashry
by Iman El-Ashry , Freelance Copywriter & Social Media Specialist , Self Employed

It depends on the publication if you're a reporter or journalist. In copywriting, it depends on what the client sees as his target audience.

Hojat Kermani Nejad
by Hojat Kermani Nejad , English Interpreter /Purchase and Quality control , Water and Waste Company

whoever bucks in my way :)))

علي حسيب صديق الحيالي
by علي حسيب صديق الحيالي , معلم , مدرسة الماس الاهلية

I write regardless of the reader

Mohammad Zamel
by Mohammad Zamel , Administration Manager , Al Mulla Rental & Leasing Co.

It depends on the content. Writer should decide who is his audience and based on that he/she choses that proper language and aides to deliver his message !

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