David's Top 10 Writing Tips
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Based on my own experience both as a writer and teacher of writing.
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David’s
Top 10
Writing
tips
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1. Make these decisions!
Message
Audience
Purpose
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2. Clarity!
One idea / paragraph
“le mot juste”
– The right word
Less is MORE!
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3. Accuracy
Proofread
Check References
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4. Have “style”!
Use *sparkling* words
Use the “active” voice
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5. Get a second opinion
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6. Get to the point!
Define then explain
A paragraph is a pyramid
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7. Avoid , avoid, avoid……
RepetitionCliches
Commas
Useless wordsRun on
sentences
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8. Be Relevant!
Write what your audience will
enjoyMake it current
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9. Collect it!
Keep a portfolioShare it
Present it
Publish it
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10. Believe and achieve!
Each person has the talent and the knowledge to be a
great writer.Great writing is an act of faith. Only a
question of endurance.- Ezra
Pound