Extra-Ideal Audience

Whilst researching my 'ideal' audience I came accross this list which I found very helpful...

• How to Increase Your Awareness of Audience
  "You can increase your awareness of your audience by asking yourself a few questions before you begin to write.
  • Who are to be your readers?
  • What is their age level? background? education?
  • Where do they live?
  • What are their beliefs and attitudes?
  • What interests them?
  • What, if anything, sets them apart from other people?
  • How familiar are they with your subject?
  (X.J. Kennedy, et al., The Bedford Reader, 1997)