About More Articulate
The term “articulate” can sometimes be misconstrued to mean using fancy, flowery vocabulary. Or being clever. Or showing depth by going on and on at length. That’s not the focus of this newsletter. Instead, it explores the ways in which excellent communication is an act of care for others. It’s about better understanding how our words impact those around us, so we can more successfully harness the power of language to meet others in a place of accuracy and dignity.
In an age increasingly in contact with AI, generating clean text can be almost as simple as the push of a button. But only your fellow human can tell you if the words made an impact on them. This is a space where we bring our attention back to the all-important questions of “How did it land?” and “How can we do better?” again and again.
Who’s it for?
People who guide others with their words will find ideas here to support them. This includes Mentors. Instructors. Managers. Counsellors. Anyone whose daily work involves bringing another person from a state of disconnect to clarity.
Storytellers also guide others through language. When wordsmiths engage with critique partners, writing groups, editors, and/or readers, we give feedback, receive it, and constantly navigate the gap between what we meant and how it landed.
What’s included?
Each issue explores a real-world situation where language mattered and small revisions made all the difference, so you can apply the same principles on the page and in the room.
That means you can expect personal stories, breakdowns of how small shifts in language can hold power, as well as space for individual reflection. And if you’re a subscriber, every letter ends with an opportunity for you to tell me what you’re working on, and/or how the content here might better serve your needs.
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The Lady Behind the Letters
This missive comes to you from a little desk behind the Santa Monica mountains in Southern California. My name is Hannah, and I write under the byline H. S. Fishbrook.
I’m a writer, editor, and story analyst with an MFA degree in Writing for Screen & TV. A few years ago I started publishing short pieces about how to be a better critique partner to friends who were wordsmithing their own labors of love, and this newsletter is rooted in that same care for how our language lands with others.
