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When writing for the digital media, the author is not just the writer, but also the publisher, the editor, the graphic designer, and the marketer. Therefore when writing for the digital media, there are more mechanics that the author needs to consider than when writing for traditional publishing where usually the sole job of the author is to write. Issues that might usually be the concern of an editor or proofreader- | When writing for the digital media, the author is not just the writer, but also the publisher, the editor, the graphic designer, and the marketer. Therefore when writing for the digital media, there are more mechanics that the author needs to consider than when writing for traditional publishing where usually the sole job of the author is to write. Issues that might usually be the concern of an editor or proofreader-[[Good Writing]], [[Identification]], and [[Expertise]]-must be the concern of the author. | ||
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When writing for the screen one important aspect to consider is design. The layout of the content will determine whether or not a potential reader stops and peruses the information displayed. Subheadings, links, and color scheme will be the first impression an online author gets. The writing, the author's informational expertise, is an afterthought. | When writing for the screen one important aspect to consider is [[design]]. The layout of the content will determine whether or not a potential reader stops and peruses the information displayed. Subheadings, links, and color scheme will be the first impression an online author gets. The writing, the author's informational expertise, is an afterthought. | ||
==Layout== | ==Layout== | ||