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By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:26:53 +0000

I kind of do this already. When I write my marketing for freelance creatives posts, I keep three very specific people in mind: my fiction writer friend, my comic artist friend, and my great-grandmother who has limited experience with the internet. This way, I’m speaking to a creative person who might not have all of the knowledge I do about blogs and Twitter.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:46:25 +0000

Very cool post!

It seems like this post is geared towards copywriting, but it works equally well for fiction. The thinking goes that we should write for one person. Why not create that ideal person, the one who is going to laugh at every joke, nod his head at every truism, and flip breathlessly through your book, sitting on the edge of her seat?

Sometimes I can think of a real person I know who fits the bill. Other times, I mash a few folks together: Laura’s inquisitive nature, Brian’s ability to locate and revel in the tiniest details, Snapper’s beautifully foul mouth. Different characters or plot points are geared to the different personality traits while keeping things more or less consistent.

Anyway, thanks for a terrific post.

By: Knikkolette

Knikkolette — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:11:11 +0000

I like the idea of an imaginary persona, you’ve got my wheels churning now. Thanks for unleashing the creativity, now implementing it ~ that’s another thing.

By: Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:48:12 +0000

Beautifully written piece! And, for once, I am way ahead of the curve. I am not a writer yet my alter ego Fantastic Fabiola (the one with the bee hive do from Ohio, not the scantily clad beauty from out west) has been my creative muse for years.

By: naijadotcom

naijadotcom — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:40:29 +0000

This is a fact i have always known,its so much easier to write with this in mind.Good post.

By: James London

James London — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:23:50 +0000

This is a great idea. As a writer, I have always tried to keep the consumers in mind that I’m writing for but that can only go so far. It takes a lot of work, but this seems like it could help provide more of a visual representation of who you’re writing for. Thanks for the share, I’ll be trying it out pretty soon.