We’re all writers. Whether we’re penning books, articles,
reports, or even emails, our success at work depends in large part on
how well we can communicate our thoughts. Here are three ways to make
your writing more persuasive and impressive:
- Read your writing out loud.
It might feel tedious, but this step will help you hear how your
sentences sound. As you read, you’ll begin to realize which sentences
can be edited for brevity or clarity, or where you’ve said too much when
one sentence is good enough to explain a concept.
- Read other people’s writing.
When you do, pay attention to when you lose focus or get confused. This
will help you avoid those same pitfalls in your own writing.
- Get to the point. Most of us tend to use the
opening of any piece of writing to sort out the point we’re trying to
make. Try this trick: Delete the first couple of sentences or paragraphs
and see if that makes your piece sharper.
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