Interpretive Writing

by Alan Leftridge

Sharpen your skills for connecting with readers!

This second edition of Interpretive Writing will help you focus your writing to enrich your reader's experiences by crafting compelling, thematic stories that reveal new meanings and foster personal connections. The principles of natural history and cultural heritage interpretation demonstrate the profound impact of effective communication processes on your readers. A particular emphasis is on making intellectual and emotional connections and incorporating powerful words into your writing projects.

The first edition of Interpretive Writing was released in 2006. This new edition is through updating of that book, featuring all new chapters including "Writing for the Web," "Crafting Messages for Children," Challenges to Agency Writing,” and new evaluation techniques.

Genres: Museums, Writing

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This serves as a basic introduction to interpretive writing. Leftridge does a great job of distinguishing interpretive writing from other styles and there are some good examples scattered throughout the book. However, overall, he seems to get bogged down in general writing tips you've been hearing since jr. high English class, focusing on pet peeves about grammar and word usage. While these are all valid points, there are plenty of other resources out there that address these aspects more thoroughly.