Guardian creative network link AND thinking about vocabulary in your writing

Here is the link to the  http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture-professionals-network

interesting article about diversity in arts...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture-professionals-network/2013/apr/09/topher-campbell-itc-diversity-arts

and an article about inclusive theatre.... how does the terminology relate to your understanding of the topic?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture-professionals-network/culture-professionals-blog/2013/mar/12/dark-horse-theatre-rebrand-disability

Using the right words for clarity and understanding can make a difference - sometimes terms are 'contested' - that is there is not agreement in the field about exact meanings being the same - the vocabulary can sometimes be hard for others outside of the sector to understand - so explanation is needed.


3 quick points for blogs or drafts of work

1. vocabulary is important - take time to get it right, e.g. here is an web article about using the right vocabulary as a must in business and social media...
http://pro.gigaom.com/blog/deb-lavoy-thinks-vocabulary-matters-and-shes-right/

2. vocabulary for the arts (and other professions) changes over time - so relate any changes that might affect your topic and develop writing that represents current thinking
http://www.giarts.org/article/what-do-we-mean-art-artists-culture-and-industry

your may think of writing in terms of journalism - scan this to give you some ideas
http://www.internetevangelismday.com/writing.php

3. use your knowledge but explain professional terms for your reader with 1. definitions that are specific (not out of a general dictionary unless it is appropriate to do so
http://www.kqed.org/assets/pdf/arts/programs/spark/theatervocab.pdf