Here are some tips to master the art of writing
Ability to effectively convey your message and tell your story through written word is one of the most important skills that you can develop
Published Date - 17 May 2021, 12:03 AM
Hyderabad: Writing skills are very important for a person to have, irrespective of their area of expertise, as you would write a lot in your life ahead. The ability to effectively convey your message and tell your story through the written word is one of the most important skills that you can develop.
Besides, you also need to have good writing skills for your college project reports, thesis, etc, apart from needing those later in your professional life. You can also utilise writing skills to make a career in writing as well. Here are some pointers:
Read more
Here’s an obvious point, but vital nonetheless. Reading more will give you more “firepower” in your writing arsenal. You will learn different styles and methods of writing. You’ll uncover new ideas that you would otherwise have never thought of. Don’t limit yourself in your reading either. Read blogs, scientific articles, business books, nonfiction, fiction, or anything else that will challenge your way of thinking and expose you to new styles of writing.
Don’t write too much
One mistake that people often make whenever they write is that they write way more than what is necessary. It is far too easy to write overly verbose content that goes on and on, causing the reader to lose interest. If you can get your point across in fewer words, then do it. Never use 40 words to explain something that could be said in 20.
Use good words but don’t complicate
Having a wide vocabulary is important to being a successful writer. However, there’s a fine line between using carefully selected words and overbearing the reader with large and unnecessary vocabulary. You might sound smart, but you lose the reader. There’s no point saying “quintessential” when you can just say “typical”.
Obviously, the level of vocabulary that you use will vary widely based on the audience you are writing for. Here’s a rule of thumb: if the average person in your audience might not understand the word you are using, then don’t use it.
Develop your own style of writing
This is applicable for someone wanting a career in writing. When readers decide to follow your content over someone else’s, what they are really following is you. Your style, your tone, and your ability to deliver a message in new and interesting ways. This is something you will develop as time passes and as you gain more experience, you will start to develop your own unique writing style. Having a distinct writing style is what sets you apart from everyone else.
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