[Becoming a Writer] Writing to Emotional Pattern

Every piece of writing (not merely mathematical) produces a series of changes in the emotions of the reader. It is for these, in fact, that people read.
Without emotion, without those reactions which come to them while reading, most people would go to sleep. Therefore, while it may be important to have the right number of words, the right number of scenes, the right situations and subject-matter in your writing, it is far more necessary that you should have the right emotional pattern.
And in considering this type of writing you may safely toss aside any reservations you may have entertained while reading about writing to mechanical pattern, just above.
For the greatest poets and masters of prose here join company with you. They all practiced this method, and since we are striving to follow their methods, we shall do well to employ it.