The station was tight, aggressive ... the deejays at times sounding as if they were broadcasting at gunpoint.

Dont confuse legibility with communication. Just because something is legible doesnt mean it communicates and, more importantly, doesnt mean it communicates the right thing.

The station was tight, aggressive ... the deejays at times sounding as if they were broadcasting at gunpoint.

Don't confuse legibility with communication.

You'll see everything from gold teeth to hood ornaments. It's almost like Halloween during August.

Invite the reader to participate by deciphering. Chaos can attract and engage.

You have to utilize who you are in your work. Nobody else can do that: nobody else can pull from your background, from your parents, your upbringing, your whole life experience.