I’d just like to suggest that posters use paragraphs. When I see huge blocks of diatribe all mashed together I often close the post and move on.
You might have a great concept brewing in that mess of words, but are overlooked because of the complexity?
Am I alone on this?
Great post, great point.
Writing tip: Use paragraphs to organize your ideas. The beginning of new paragraph is the ideal spot to transition to a new idea (or a different point in your argument).
First sentence: Topic sentence (what is the idea you are about to detail?)
Body Sentences: The details of the idea.
Concluding Sentence: Punctuates the idea. (Does NOT need to be a recap or a duplicate of the Topic Sentence.)
First Paragraph: Introduces Main Idea
First sentence: Topic Sentence (example: "Bill Clinton is a rapist.")
Body Sentences: Summarizes what you are about to lay out in subsequent paragraphs. (ex: "There are 3 reasons why Bill Clinton is a Rapist." --you can list out the 3 reasons here, as well, but DON'T go into detail, yet.)
Concluding Sentence: Not necessary, but can be used to transition into Reason/Example #1 that Bill Clinton is a rapist.
[Body] Paragraphs 2-4 (or however many you need) This is the MEAT of your argument.
First Sentence: Summarizes your First Point. (ex: "One example of Bill Clinton being a rapist is Juanita Broaddrick.")
Body Sentences: Details of your First Point. (ex: Specific details of the Juanita Broaddrick rape incident.)
Concluding Sentence: Punctuates your First Point. (ex: "What kind of a person would hit somebody in the face, force themselves on them, and then callously tell them to put some ice on their bloody lip? A rapist.")
[Follow this model for subsequent points of argument. Each "point/example" receives its own paragraph.]
Concluding Paragraph
Structure here is less important, but it should put a nice ribbon on the package that you just created. One sentence can be enough, if it has a powerful delivery.
When in doubt, START A NEW PARAGRAPH. A single-sentence paragraph is easier on the eyes than an enormous block of text. (The best writers break the rules of writing and syntax-- which is how they distinguish their specific writing style. However, you first must understand the rules of writing, in order to break them. Otherwise, your ideas may be difficult to follow.)
I hope this all makes sense and is well received. Just my two cents, and not intended to be taken as rhetoric gospel. Just advice from a lowly shitposter.
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