David’s

Top 10

Writing

tips

1. Make these decisions!

Message

Audience

Purpose

2. Clarity!

One idea / paragraph

“le mot juste”

– The right word

Less is MORE!

3. Accuracy

Proofread

Check References

4. Have “style”!

Use *sparkling* words

Use the “active” voice

5. Get a second opinion

6. Get to the point!

Define then explain

A paragraph is a pyramid

7. Avoid , avoid, avoid……

RepetitionCliches

Commas

Useless wordsRun on

sentences

8. Be Relevant!

Write what your audience will

enjoyMake it current

9. Collect it!

Keep a portfolioShare it

Present it

Publish it

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

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