"Matrix" image by Lakeworks via Wikimedia Commons One little irony in a writer's career comes when a reader asks about a topic currently under investigation. My recent "Preview" article here shows that I had been thinking about vectors and matrices already.
Then a Decoded Science reader asked about practical applications for matrix math. I quickly responded with "Practical Uses of Matrix Mathematics".
As a writer, I'm a bit disappointed, since I'm still working on building a series of online articles to include this narrow topic.
On the other hand, it's gratifying that someone, somewhere, was willing to ask that question.
If you want a pointer on where to start learning more about matrix math, that's covered in my online article in DeHaan Services, "Practical Matrix Mathematics in Canada". The same principles work in other countries, but I like to keep a Canadian perspective for my home blog.
Then a Decoded Science reader asked about practical applications for matrix math. I quickly responded with "Practical Uses of Matrix Mathematics".
As a writer, I'm a bit disappointed, since I'm still working on building a series of online articles to include this narrow topic.
On the other hand, it's gratifying that someone, somewhere, was willing to ask that question.
If you want a pointer on where to start learning more about matrix math, that's covered in my online article in DeHaan Services, "Practical Matrix Mathematics in Canada". The same principles work in other countries, but I like to keep a Canadian perspective for my home blog.
One Responsive Writing Tip
One joy of writing for Decoded Science is the clever "Ask an Expert" section, which invites readers' questions even if the topic had not yet been covered.
Let me encourage you to consider the same approach in your own web sites.
This writing tip actually comes with a warning or disclaimer: if you don't respond quickly with something useful, you may lose readers.
Decoded Science enjoys the advantages of having a strong managing editor and a variety of experts willing to take on challenges. In fact, that's part of the process: the editor will flag a topic for the appropriate writer, who usually jumps at the chance.
You don't need to solicit readers' questions to apply a similar discipline. In fact, you should practice by simply:
Whether or not you ever respond to requests from your readers, this approach should help in your own writing.
Thanks for reading about my quick response to a matrix math question.
Let me encourage you to consider the same approach in your own web sites.
This writing tip actually comes with a warning or disclaimer: if you don't respond quickly with something useful, you may lose readers.
Decoded Science enjoys the advantages of having a strong managing editor and a variety of experts willing to take on challenges. In fact, that's part of the process: the editor will flag a topic for the appropriate writer, who usually jumps at the chance.
You don't need to solicit readers' questions to apply a similar discipline. In fact, you should practice by simply:
- Read news items or new background material in your field of expertise.
- Challenge yourself to research and write about the topic, with a specific question and a tight deadline.
- Review for quality: is it accurate? Is it well written? Did you make your deadline?
Whether or not you ever respond to requests from your readers, this approach should help in your own writing.
Thanks for reading about my quick response to a matrix math question.
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