Writing is Understanding

re: Writing is Understanding

Larry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:01:16 GMT

I couldn't have understood that any better ;)

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lynnlangit — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:14:26 GMT

Thanks for the kind words Larry. Translating the content for my particular audience is something that I focus on.

It doesn't matter what is said, rather only what is understood.

re: Writing is Understanding

Larry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:47 GMT

I think stages of understanding blur together. In med school, I sometimes didn't 'get it' until explaining it to a study buddy.

I don't think being able to explain something in writing is a stage of understanding. It's more like a stage of understanding your audience. That understanding is what makes Lynn a great speaker and writer.

re: Writing is Understanding

lynnlangit — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:15:24 GMT

I've been told that I am a better talker than writer several times, so for me, writing takes more effort than webcasting.

I usually do webcasts with others. This format is natural for me and seems to play well with my audiences (at least based on what they tell me).

So, webcasting is a language and writing is another, kind of like music and art -- both have their place, both require different preparation.

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gemery — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:02:08 GMT

fourth stage doing it on webcast live

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lynnlangit — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:44:07 GMT

I agree with your comment. What's challenging when discussing the familiar is keeping yourself interested first and keeping your discussion at a level that is appropriate to your readers.

As trainers we call this 'hitting the middle'. Finding that middle can be quite tricky. It's a topic that I give a good deal of thought to.

re: Writing is Understanding

Daryl Boman — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:49:49 GMT

So true!

Sometimes when you understand a topic so completely and it's second nature to you, the hardest part is conveying it to others.

Especially in writing.

I'm looking forward to your next excellent book! :)