Rambling Ralph Creates Problems for…
Rambling Ralph Creates Problems for the Writer
Process drives outcomes. The Rambling Ralph process creates problems for the writer, the draft itself, and the reader.
Let’s take a look at each of these.
Problems for the Writer
These problems are the direct result of the Rambling Ralph process:
- Procrastinating.
- Having difficulty getting started.
- Feeling that I haven’t yet said what I want to say.
- Doing multiple rewrites.
Rambling Ralph Creates Problems for the Draft
Problems for the Draft
- The background comes first confusing the reader and inviting misinterpretation.
- The purpose is buried or absent.
- The key points are hidden in a block of text.
- The deadline is nowhere to be found.
Rambling Ralph Creates Problems for the Reader
Problems for the Reader
The reader has to figure out the answers to these important questions:
- How does this affect me? Do I need to do anything?
- What are the key points?
- How urgent is this? What’s the deadline?
Wait! The reader shouldn’t have to figure out anything! It should be easy to find answers to these questions.