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By: Are you a cat, a dog, a rat or a monkey?

Are you a cat, a dog, a rat or a monkey? — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:10:46 +0000

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By: Danusia

Danusia — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:56:57 +0000

I think I am a rat-dog, which is ironic seeing as I write for a pest control blog. I have heard of 4MAT before, but this explains it in a much clearer way. Loved the post Sonia!

By: Panayiotis Pete Karabetis

Panayiotis Pete Karabetis — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:18:57 +0000

Have you ever read the One-Minute Millionaire by Robert Allen? He describes how business model for 4 different types of people that each help get things done in order to produce results. Rabbit In charge of brainstorming great innovative ideas so fast that it can't really focus on working because it's mind is racing so much. Turtle The nay-sayer of the group that finds fault in every idea. This is important to spot before difficulties arise so you can plan solutions before-hand. Owl The wise strategic planner of the group that lays out the fundamental steps to completing a project in a logical way so each step flows into the next. Squirrel The go to person the runs errands and is always reliable to get things done when it is asked. This person executes most of the steps in the owl's plan. Pete | The Tango Notebook

By: Steve DeVane

Steve DeVane — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:21:13 +0000

Hi Sonia,

Great information. Seems like the four reading styles are similar to the four basic personality type.

You’ve got people who are most interested in power and money (cats). Then there’s the folks who are more family oriented (dogs). Next, the analytical one who can never have enough information (rats – btw that’s my personality and I really wish you could have come up with something else to represent it – lol). And then theres the party animals who just want to have fun (monkeys).

Great idea to pattern your writing to the different types. I often think about it when I’m talking with folks, but it often slips my mind while writing. Thanks for the reminder.

Steve DeVane

By: Avelina Marshall

Avelina Marshall — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:16:30 +0000

I have made a full fledge presentation on writer reader collaboration.. This article further increased my knowledge.

By: Princess Talks About

Princess Talks About — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:26:33 +0000

Knowing about the four types of readers is very important because it does not simply increase your knowledge about reading but it also gives you idea how to catch each kind’s attention. Thanks for the information.

By: Maren Kate

Maren Kate — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:18:46 +0000

Great post, thanks for such a fresh & catchy perspective on an old standby Really enjoyed the photo too!

By: Lydia, CluelessCrafter

Lydia, CluelessCrafter — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:30:24 +0000

The most important idea I took away from this that a blog’s role is to satisfy some need, some personality trait of its readers. As bloggers we can get tricked into thinking that satisfying our needs will equal the satisfaction of the reader.

Not true! Thanks for these tips.

By: Jenny Pilley

Jenny Pilley — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:48:12 +0000

Interesting blog. I think i was one of those that had the idea that it’s way things are if people don’t read your work. It makes sense what you are saying and with that we can all learn something about our own writing. Thanks Sonia.