8 Smart Tips for Brilliant Writing
Dear Visitor:Let me ask you a question: Do you think you sound smarter when you use fancy words?
The answer is no. As a matter of fact, complex writing makes you sound small-minded.
To sound smart, you must STOP trying to sound smart. It's THAT simple.
Why? Because brilliant writing is simple writing. In fact, it's a relevant idea delivered clearly and directly.
I hope some of my suggestions below will help you improve your style
and establish connection with your readers.
So, here are a few ways you can start sounding brilliant:
1. Have something to say
That's what makes writing easier and faster. When you have
nothing to say, you end up writing sentences that may sound
meaningful but deliver nothing.
2. Be specific
Let me give you an example:
"I grow lots of flowers in my backyard"
"I grow 25 different types of flowers in my backyard, including
pink coneflowers, purple asters, and yellow daisies."
Now, tell me something...Which sentence is more interesting?
And which one helps you better envision my backyard in your mind?
3. Choose simple words
Write use, instead of utilize, near instead of proximity, start instead
of commence...Makes sense? Use longer words only if it's absolutely
necessary.
4. Write short sentences
Shorter sentences are easier to read and understand. Who would argue with
that? Each sentence should have one simple thought. More than that creates
complexity and leads to confusion.
5. Eliminate fluff words
Qualifying words, such as very, little, rather add nothing to your meaning
and sometimes even suck the life out of your sentences. Mark Twain
suggested that you should "substitute damn every time you are
inclined to writer very..." Interesting thought...
6. Don't ramble
Rambling is a big problem for many writers. My advice to you is simple:
Stop rambling and get your point across faster.
7. Don't overwrite
It usually happens when you have too little to say or too much ego.
Put your reader first, put yourself in the background, and focus
on the message first.
8. Edit ruthlessly
Shorten, delete and re-write anything that does not add to the meaning.
Of course, it's okay to write in a casual style, but there is no need to
inject extra words for no reason.
If you need any help with your marketing or writing projects, please
email: angela@kambarian.com or call (516) 889-8636 today
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