We’re kicking off the New Year with simple tricks and heuristics that are guaranteed to improve your writing and help you develop a sharper sense of style. But, unlike the confusing and sometimes counterintuitive rules of traditional style guides, this series offers a refreshing and relevant take on writing readable texts of all kinds.
Final notes on this series…
It can take a lifetime to master the art of writing, but there are a few simple things you can do today to make your texts more eloquent, powerful and convincing. By paying more attention to the details of your writing, you can jettison some bad habits and make your stories more pleasant to read.
Here is some advice that you can take action on:
Read your text aloud, then make the necessary changes.
This is the secret of all best-selling authors. And what makes it so effective is that it allows you to easily identify anything that sounds strange or awkward in your writing.
Taking the time to read your draft aloud is especially useful if you don’t have time to read over your writing before sending it off to the publisher.
Clear writing should have a rhythm to it. Confusing writing, on the other hand, will usually sound stilted and clumsy.
Until tomorrow…
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