 |
| www.boostability.com |
Writing: We all do it and we all need tips!
By: Lizzy Fillback and Robin Ezell
Have you ever wondered why you chose a career field that focuses so much on AP style, punctuation and using the correct flow in a sentence?
For the majority of us writing doesn’t come naturally. When it comes to creating blog posts, press releases or other marketing materials, we need help.
So how can you compose unlimited amounts of flawless content without agonizing for hours over editing? Here are a few simple tips from Mickie Kennedy for writing better and faster.
Start your plan by brainstorming on a few bullets with your main points, or even a flow map that shows you where to start and where you should end up. When you start with a plan you will avoid the long hours spent staring at an open a Word document with no words on the screen.
2. Skip the complex sentences.
Use short straightforward sentences. They keep you from crafting long, scholarly sentences that no one has time to read. Instead, keep your audience in mind. Write with direct and easy to read language. Sticking to simple sentences will help you write faster and make your content more effective.
3. Make your main point obvious.
Don’t be repetitive. Make sure your reader can easily grasp the message. Make sure they know what action you want them to take next—especially if they’re just skimming your piece.
4. Let it sit before you edit.
This is the most important step, so pay attention!
Even with a time crunch, editing immediately after you finish a piece doesn't work. After you've spent all day writing a paper, you’re tired and want to move on. Don’t wear yourself out. Instead, revisit it once you’ve cleared your head and rested. You’ll notice a number of things that may have slipped past you the first time. Also, having a classmate or a friend look over your edits is a great idea. Having a second set of eyes helps catch those mistakes that most of us can't.
5. Be yourself.
You should always write in your own style. For most writers finding your style takes time, hard work and many failed editing attempts. But eventually you will get the hang of it, and you will discover your “rhythmic style” in writing. You’ll produce a better pieces of writing and you may actually begin to enjoy writing again.
We hope that these 5 simple tips will help put you on the road to successful writing!
Love in PR,
Robin & Lizzy
I liked this article, because it was informative and helps writers to organize their work. I think beginning writers would benefit from reading this blog since it provides simple steps to making a successful writing piece.
ReplyDelete