Amber Simmons has written an article entitled, “Gentle Reader, I Will be Faithful,” about the bond between a writer and her audience. It’s something that matters a lot, especially when you’re asking readers for their time and attention. Simmons writes a thoughtful piece with lots of interesting questions and suggested answers along the way. But what would you expect from someone who writes about religion and ethics?

  • What prompted the author to write this article? * What greater context surrounds this work? * What’s really the point of this paper? * Is she writing this for someone in my position, or a different set of people altogether? Gentle Reader, I Will be Faithful – [A List Apart (via satorimedia)]