HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING SKILLS!
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Step 1 : Read
Step 2 : Know the Rules
Run-on sentences
- Run-on sentences occur when two independent clauses either have no punctuation between them, or are connected by a comma (the latter is also called a "comma splice").
- Example: Eric got tired of his striped shirt he sold it on eBay.
- One way to correct this sentence is to use a period to separate the clauses: Eric got tired of his striped shirt. He sold it on eBay.
Who vs. Whom
Step 3 : Prepare
Eliminate distractions
Know your audience
Determine the thesis
Make an outline
Step 4 : Keep It Simple
Clear Language
Shorter is Better
Avoid wordiness
- Writers who are uncertain of their subject often overcompensate by writing too much.
- If you are not confident about your subject, perhaps you need to do more research before sitting down to write.
Step 5 : Use Active Voice
- Writing in active voice, rather than passive voice adds force and clarity to your work. Active voice means that the subject of the sentence performs the action specified by the verb, rather than the subject being acted upon.
Step 6 : Use Strong Verbs
Step 7 : Avoid Redundancy and Repetition
Step 8 : Make Your Writing Flow
Use transitions
Vary sentence structure
Step 9 : Write Vividly
Step 10 : Avoid Cliché
- Using clichés, overused metaphors and familiar phrases reveals a lack of creativity. Try to think of something more inspired to put in their place.
- Beware of these:
- Actions speak louder than words.
- That's water under the bridge.
- Stop and smell the roses.
- The lion's share.
- Thinking outside of the box.
- You're walking on thin ice.
- It's raining cats and dogs.
Step 11 : Review and Revise
Come back to it later
Be hard on yourself
Read it out loud
Have someone else read it
Proofread your work
Step 12 : Write Whenever You Can.
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