Ros Atkins on The Art of Explanation
Monday 27th November 2023
St Swithin's Church, 37 The Paragon, Bath, Somerset BA1 5LY
7pm
7.30pm
We are thrilled that BBC journalist, presenter, and creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, Ros Atkins, will join us to discuss his debut book, The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence.
Explanation - identifying and communicating what we want to say - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the secrets he has learned from years of working in high-pressure newsrooms, identifying the ten elements of a good explanation and the seven steps you need to take to express yourself with clarity and impact.
Whether at work, school, university or home, we all benefit from being able to articulate ourselves clearly. Filled with practical examples, The Art of Explanation is a must-read for anyone who wants to sharpen their communication skills.
Ros Atkins is BBC News' Analysis Editor and has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years. He's also the creator of the critically acclaimed 'Ros Atkins on...' video series, which has become a phenomenon, garnering millions of views. His ability to explain complex stories in a clear, concise and consumable way has led to him being dubbed the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'.