Writing is a technical skill-Your writing is a reflection of your thoughts, creativity, and feelings

 

Writing is a technical skill-Your writing is a reflection of your thoughts, creativity, and feelings

 

Gaining writing experience is required to creating compelling and successful communications.

Writing is a technical skill that allows you to communicate effectively through the written word. Though these may vary depending on your writing, several transcend categories. Writing skills can more specifically include:

Grammar

Vocabulary

Spelling

Sentence construction

Structure

Research and accuracy

Clarity

Persuasiveness

Each of these components can influence the quality of writing

 

Review grammar and spelling basics.

Grammar and spelling form the foundation of good writing. Writing with proper grammar and spelling communicates your professionalism and attention to detail to your reader. It also makes your writing easier to understand.  

Read what you want to write.

Knowing what finished writing can look like can guide your own. Read humorous short stories if you’re trying to write a short story. If you want to write a book review, find a few and take note of how they’re structured. 

Proofread.

Set your work aside before you edit. Try to step away from your writing for a day or more so you can return to it with fresh, more objective eyes.

Start with easy fixes, then progress to bigger changes. Starting with easier changes can get you in the rhythm of proofreading, allow you to read through your work once more, and clear distractions so you can focus on bigger edits.

If you could say something in fewer words, do so. Being unnecessarily wordy can cloud your message and confuse the reader. Avoid phrases that are redundant, repetitive, or obvious.

Read out loud. Reading aloud can help you find awkward phrases and areas where your writing doesn’t flow well. 

Write.

Keep writing to become a good writer. Here are a few ways you can get started:

Start a journal or a blog.

Join a class or writing workshop.

Practise free writing.

Write letters to friends or family.

Put together an opinion piece for your local newspaper or publication you like.

Know some common fixes.

Even if a text is grammatically correct, you can make it more dynamic and interesting with some polish. Here are some common ways you can sharpen your writing:

Choose strong verbs (for example, “sprinted,” “dashed,” or “bolted” instead of “ran”).

Avoid passive voice.

Vary sentence length.

Cut unnecessary words.

Shows your professionalism

Email

Social media posts

Text message

Website copy

Press release

Presentation

Business proposal

Work report

Internal memo

Newsletter

Official document

Instruction manual

CV

Cover letter

Job description

"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on."