Today’s prompt for making something suggested using dots. Connecting dots, drawing with dots, coloring with dots.

My first thoughts were of pointillism. I was in the mood to play with markers, but I also wanted to make a point. (Get it?)

When I teach business writing or coach writing clients, one of my favorite lessons is that a point is not a point unless it’s on the page. Especially in persuasive writing, you have to name your call to action and make sure it’s spelled out in your final message. In short, always be sure your writing answers the question: