[Sigia-l] The IA of writing (question)

[Frank Siraguso]

It's basically "Web Writing 101 & 102." A tad simplistic, it won't make you a good writer but will show how to use basic Web writing format. Probably a good place to start if you're new or inexperience at writing for the Web or writing in general. If you are experienced, you might actually disagree with some of the things he says and does. (Now, that is a learning experience!) Heck, read it and compare to the Content Design section in Nielsen's Designing Web Usability. Personally, I found Nielsen more useful. In the long run, Kilian's OK, but a good collection of writing reference books and style guides - not to mention a good dictionary! - will stand you in better stead.

Frank Siraguso

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From: m o r r y [mailto:morry at codecode.com]
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Anyone have any comments about

_Writing for the Web_ (either writers edition or the geek's edition)
by Crawford Kilian

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From: "celia romaniuk" <space at shadowgirl.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 11:03 AM
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> On Mon, 12 Aug 2002, John Fullerton wrote:
>
> > Could anyone recommend books that talk about writing in a way that is
> > related to IA (even without reference to IA), or simply recommend books
> > about writing?
>
> On a slightly different note to the other suggestions, two good books on
> writing and narrative structure, with particular reference to
> screenwriting, are:
>
> The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, by Christopher Vogler
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0941188701/
>
> and
>
> Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by
> Robert McKee
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060391685/
>
> Both of them discuss structure and how it influences the power of a story.
> The overriding principle will be familiar to us (structure creates
> meaning), and it's interesting to have that idea discussed in reference to
> a different medium. Also, I find the principles are good to keep in mind
> when it comes to designing demonstrations (it helps one write scenarios
> for presentations that are entertaining and not too cheesy or salesy),
> presentations and any component of a product that has a narrative element.
>
> They're also very entertaining to read.
>
> Even more tangentially is Adventures in the Screen Trade by
> William Goldman. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446391174/.
> It's more about the screenwriting industry but does go into the same
> issues (e.g. 'screenplays are structure') and has a great bit at the end
> where he gets people with different roles on a film (editors, designers
> etc) to comment on a script he's written. It's also great fun to read.
>
> Celia
>
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