Three Quick and Dirty Writing Tips
Quick and Dirty Writing Tip #1
Vary the length of your sentences when you write.
Why?
Your writing will flow better.
You will will attract more readers.
And you will leave them wanting more.
And that’s the whole point.
Quick and Dirty Writing Tip #2
Read your draft out loud.
Why?
Your ears detect way-too-long, clunky, or awkward phrases that your eyes may miss.
Rely on your sense of hearing to fix the rhythm, cadence, and the flow of your writing.
When you rely only on sight, you’re more likely to gloss over important elements of writing and read what you think should be there.
Reading your prose helps you identify what actually is there.
Quick and Dirty Writing Tip #3
The format of your writing is as important as the content. Ensure your publication’s format is easy on the eyes.
How?
Use attractive and readable (sans-serif) fonts.
Embrace color and visual imagery and graphics to amplify key points.
Add spacing between lines and paragraphs.
Use bullets when conveying lots of intricate detail in a paragraph.
Use descriptive headings and subheadings as guideposts.
Ensure your publication title accurately and concisely describes the content of your writing. We all know how frustrating it is to be misled by an inaccurate or confusing title.
Today’s busy readers prefer digestible text rather than long seas of writing. Make it easy to skim and retain information by using these techniques.
