Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Simple Steps to Improve Writing


If you want to be an exceptional writer, it is a must that you practice writing regularly.  To improve your skills in writing, below are tips on how to do it.

First, create an outline.  This outline should contain important things that you need to discuss in your report, letter, or any form of writing.  Second, organize the items from least to most important.  Third, gather information by doing research.  This is to provide you a backup, or help you to draw your points.  Fourth, gather information or ideas from persons involved in your project that you want to discuss.  Fifth, always make a brief and concise synopsis of your work.  This summary is usually seen on the first paragraph of your work.  Sixth, make the body of your work.  Base this on the outline that you have made.  Seventh, your last paragraph should be ended by giving your audience the choices they need to make necessary actions.  Lastly, always proofread your work.  This is to double check for errors like grammar, misspelled words, or unnecessary punctuations.

It is also important to clearly state your thoughts.  Avoid redundancy and too much word use. Use simple language understandable to everyone.  Don’t try to impress your audience, that you have a wide vocabulary.  They might just have a hard time trying to figure out or decipher what you are trying to say.  Most of all use active voice.  This will make your sentences shorter, but at the same time stronger.

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