The Experience of Entertainment
Entertainment can be a form of leisure that is experienced by an individual, group, or culture. It can involve any level of involvement from a single person who chooses and plays a game on a device to a large-scale performance in front of an audience.
It is important to understand your audience and how they relate to the topic you are writing about. Asking yourself questions like what age group are you writing for, where is your audience located (local or national), why do they read your article will help you shape how you approach your piece.
Incorporate humor and wit into your writing to engage your audience. Using techniques such as painting pictures with your words, engaging all the senses, and including situational humor will make your article more entertaining. For example, instead of saying “he drove fast,” say “he zipped through the winding roads at 80 miles per hour.” Being specific helps your reader connect with the story and makes them feel transported into the scene. This is one of the most important techniques to master when writing an article about entertaiment.