My latest DeHaan Fitness... blog post is "Weight Loss Risks for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford".
The topic of "risks involved in speedy weight loss" is important in itself. If you're thinking about a crash diet, please take the time to read my analysis of what Mayor Ford is risking.
However, this blog is about writing! So, on to the "local angle"...once we get past the "before" picture.
The topic of "risks involved in speedy weight loss" is important in itself. If you're thinking about a crash diet, please take the time to read my analysis of what Mayor Ford is risking.
However, this blog is about writing! So, on to the "local angle"...once we get past the "before" picture.
"Mayor Rob Ford in David Pecaut Square, Toronto" image by West Annex News.
Here is the local angle on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, in a "before the diet" image.
Local Angles for Your Writing
No matter where you live, local news will get your attention. Might it also get your readers' attention? Several million people might potentially scan the Internet for news about Toronto's mayor. I suspect far fewer would look for a generic "scare story" about unsafe diet plans.
Using a local "angle" on a universal truth can help make it more real for your audience. A story about a hypothetical situation is far less compelling than one about a real victim. In this case, we have a locally famous real person, who is not yet, and hopefully will not be, a victim.
On a personal level, I found myself thinking about Mayor Ford's weight loss announcement for several days. Normally I might not pay much attention to his actions; but when I realized this had caught my attention, I decided to follow my interest and write the blog post.
Finally, I also recently joined an online semi-social bookmark site called Zoom It., which is dedicated to Canadian content. An article must have Canadian content, or be hosted on a clearly Canadian site, to be listed there. Many of my articles don't have that Canadian connection; but by hooking this blog post to Toronto's mayor, the article qualifies.
Using a local "angle" on a universal truth can help make it more real for your audience. A story about a hypothetical situation is far less compelling than one about a real victim. In this case, we have a locally famous real person, who is not yet, and hopefully will not be, a victim.
On a personal level, I found myself thinking about Mayor Ford's weight loss announcement for several days. Normally I might not pay much attention to his actions; but when I realized this had caught my attention, I decided to follow my interest and write the blog post.
Finally, I also recently joined an online semi-social bookmark site called Zoom It., which is dedicated to Canadian content. An article must have Canadian content, or be hosted on a clearly Canadian site, to be listed there. Many of my articles don't have that Canadian connection; but by hooking this blog post to Toronto's mayor, the article qualifies.
Yet More Shameless Self Promotion
As always, I also promote my article through DeHaan Services ("Any Risks in Crash Diet by Mayor Ford?") and via my Xanga blog ("Can Crash Diets be Risky?").
Writing Tips
Today's writing tips have already been expressed.
First, pursue what you find most interesting. Yesterday, for me, it was the mayor's diet.
Second, consider using local angles for your writing. You might want to express universal truths, but it can be more effective to start with a local example or a specific instance.
First, pursue what you find most interesting. Yesterday, for me, it was the mayor's diet.
Second, consider using local angles for your writing. You might want to express universal truths, but it can be more effective to start with a local example or a specific instance.
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