Ones audience has a unique perspective - seeing, interacting with, and interpreting the world in distinct ways. Unfortunately, individual’s differing thought processes create inherent blockades from understanding one another. Herein lies the beauty, and incredible frustration, of writing. Writing provides us the opportunity to share our insights with people who (most likely) know nothing of our personal thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. If students can transcend these innate boundaries, they will sufficiently provide the audience with a glimpse of their own understanding. It is, therefore, optimal that students adopt the lens of their audience, reading their writing as if it was from an unknown author. If they master this skill, their arguments and personal expression can easily be transferred with clarity to the reader. Growing up in a house full of practicing, or future, attorneys, I quickly learned the importance of accurately conveying a structured argument. In junior high and high school, my parents would consult my sister and I on potential lawsuits. At family dinners, they would ask us to adequately defend their client in an attempt to win the case. These family debates at the dinner table provided me a forum to construct, and display, my thoughts and convictions in a practical manner. If I couldn’t provide concise and adequate reasoning to family members, my client wouldn’t be properly defended. Consequently, these debates enhanced my logical thought process. If my argument didn’t convince my family members the first time, I’d simplify it until, eventually, everyone could easily understand. I quickly adopted Denzel Washington’s style of explanation in the movie Philadelphia, trying to explain things to my audience as if they were 4 years old. As I’ve transitioned to college, many of my peers ask me to review their essays, resumes, and cover letters. Sometimes the formulation of their argument needs clarity. Other times, more information is needed to support or enhance their reasoning. Every time, though, they need to embrace the viewpoint of their audience. I often ask them questions – what would they think if they read their work for the first time? Would it make sense? Is there room for clarity? When they begin to ask themselves these questions, without my help, their growth as an editor becomes apparent. Gaining an insight into the world of your audience provides enlightenment for the writer. The process not only develops better writing, but also enhances introspection and reasoning skills. Like the self, writing assignments are on an unfinished path of development.