Novelists and Poets In Disguise: Publications by Diplomats as Literary Works
Writing skills are an essential requirement for diplomats, prompting some to transition into literary pursuits.
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Writing is a daily task for diplomats, requiring drafting skills that converge with negotiating skills to find acceptable language for different parties with opposing positions.
- In "negotiation mode," diplomats use drafting skills to find common ground.
- In "deliberations mode," these skills are used for speech writing, often involving rhetorical devices and storytelling.
Author's summary: Diplomats' writing skills lead to literary pursuits.