Words
- Eliminate unneeded words
- Use simpler and easier words
- Avoid repetition
- Use synonyms instead of wordy sentences
- William’s bracket technique- put brackets around words that you feel unrequired or is not unique- cut these words out and use synonyms instead- helps to avoid wordy sentences
Sentences
- Activate your sentences- use active voice and active verbs
- They clarify vague ideas as active verbs are direct
- Passive voice is helpful in emphasizing an action, but active voice is helpful otherwise
Structures
- Words should be placed in order
- Sentence pace is important as it impacts the ideas you are trying to present
- Sentence length should be varied to have a proper flow – there should be a combination of sentences- short as well as compound ones
- Place proper punctuations
- Place the words used for emphasis in the end
Paragraphs
- Each paragraph should have a particular goal/ theme
- Use headings, and subheadings- makes it easier for the reader to understand the content
- Use signposts- firstly, secondly, transition words
Purpose
- Have one main idea/ theme/ concept
- Helps to plan your content accordingly
Presentation
- Clarify the tone, theme and audience for your content
- Understand your audience and establish a tone accordingly
- Keep the tense and tone consistent throughout
Attitudes
- Have a positive attitude towards work
- Trust yourself; your inner voice
- Keep your writing style natural
- Write what interests you
Habits
- Stay in writing practice by doing free writing- write on a topic that comes in your mind
- Write uncensored- do not worry for punctuations and grammar
- Prepare in advance for writing content- do research