Thread by @CTrappe

In what ways do speaking and writing differ? #tmtweetchat

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I certainly try to write conversationally and teach teams to do the same. Most of us didn’t grow up in a learning-to-write conversational type model however. Writing is still more formal, some people over edit, etc. #tmtweetchat

When we give a speech it’s harder to hide our true style. That’s not to say that all speeches are conversational. Some people are so nervous that the emailing of a script would have been a better way to share the story. #tmtweetchat

When we present people see us say something and see our reactions to the crowd’s reaction or to questions. That can’t be edited or watered down. It is what it is and maybe it’s more raw and more authentic. #tmtweetchat

Once you figure out how to be real as a speaker, it can also be easier to do the same as a writer. If you don’t like the term writer, consider yourself a:
Storyteller
Communicator
Content creator #tmtweetchat

Writing and presenting also have similarities:
You have to engage the audience
Basic storytelling principles apply: Have a beginning, middle and end
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It needs to be a good story.
Some drama is great!
When the protagonist overcomes a struggle - even better!
Whether we are talking to an audience or writing to one, basic storytelling concepts do apply. #tmtweetchat