by Linda Gilden @LindaGilden
“Slant” is a commonly used,
every day word. You can slant things to the left or the right or walk up a
steep slant in the terrain.
Being aware of slant in the
writing world means that you write your article or book to a specific audience.
You have done your homework by reading the guidelines and several issues of the
magazine or several books by the same publishing house. You have an
understanding of what they are looking for, what their worldview is, whether or
not the perspective is more conservative or liberal. Determining your slant
also involves understanding the readers of the particular publication or
publishing house.
