1. Get rid of disruptions.
In order to write effectively, get rid of the clutter that is
crowding your mind. This means different
things to different people, but finding a quiet place where you can think
clearly is a very important step in improving your writing.
2. Visualize your audience.
Visualizing the receiver and anticipating a reaction to your
message helps you determine the words to use, the amount of detail to include,
and the best method of organization.
3. Do your research.
No matter the subject, research is a very important factor to
writing well. Even fictional writing
uses non-fictional elements and if you have not researched your subject well,
your reader will tune out and dismiss you as a serious writer.
4. Keep it short and simple.
Whatever the cause, you can eliminate the fog by applying the
familiar KISS formula. The language you
use should be short, simple, clear and concise and should be written in a
conversational manner.
5. Have somebody else read it.
It’s hard to catch your own mistakes. Hand your writing to a friend, co-worker or
family member for an objective view.
They can usually catch those mistakes that a computer proofreader won’t
catch and they can offer suggestions as well.
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