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Friday, April 1, 2011

Something Useful in life!

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR  WRITING SKILLS!
Read and it doesn't cost you a cent.

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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