**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...'
explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros
Atkins'** 'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES 'For all those who
want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN 'Precision deftness and a
calming expertise' THE TIMES Do you worry about holding people's attention during
presentations? Are you unsure where to start when faced with writing an essay or report?
Are you preparing for an interview and wondering how to get all your points across?
Explanation - identifying and communicating what we want to say - is an art. And the BBC
presenter and journalist Ros Atkins creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos
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.