Zen the Art of Writing is an article written by Bradbury to inform and influence his readers. When first reading this article, the audience may seem unclear, but through further inspection it becomes more noticeable. At first Bradbury begins the story in chronological order from just starting as an author to becoming well-known for his talent. After he relates his story Bradbury shifts attention to talking to his audience concerning the art of writing. He writes Zen the Art of Writing with the intention to appeal to his intended audience. Bradbury’s audience is made up of mostly readers interested in perfecting their own writing style. Since Bradbury is a popular and considered a brilliant writer, readers are more persuaded to reading his