Building Bridges: Crafting Analogies to Help Guide Your Readers - The Open Notebook

Crafting analogies in science writing is both an art and a challenge. Analogies act as bridges, connecting complex ideas to familiar concepts and making technical subjects more accessible. The most effective analogies are simple, relatable, and accurate and provide vivid imagery and structure to a story. But they must be used thoughtfully: While a well-crafted analogy can enhance readers’ understanding, a weak or unnecessary one can distract or mislead.