Author: jankilby

Every writer’s voice needs to be heard, especially one whose story hasn’t been told.

We might fail in some writing tasks. Just fail forward. Keep improving to move in the direction of your goal.

Having your writing edited is like experiencing a makeover that brings out the best in you.

 

The best persuasive writing requires being positive. This means citing benefits that you think could occur and who could receive them and how. Including a concrete example is also helpful.

Writers can overcome page fright when they have instruction and support. 

Avoid repeating any word or idea twice in a sentence or paragraph. Exceptions are articles, conjunctions, prepositions, and pronouns. This can provide an information-rich document that maintains readers’ interest.

 

As a writer, you should focus on producing work instead of on predicting whether or not others will publish it. This is the best use of your time.

In writing, as in life, see failure as feedback. Use it to set higher-level or different goals.

Sending handwritten thank-you notes in your personal and professional life should be a regular practice. This can make you a more appreciative person and show others the courtesy they deserve. You may also find that it strengthens your relationships and leads to other positive changes.

Show your readers you love them by making their job enjoyable. Be clear and concise. Organize your message to make it more readable. Proofread to ensure correctness. Divide your text into short sections to provide plenty of white space.