My Top 10 Writing Tips

A while back, I asked my meager but mighty Instagram following what they’d like to read about on my blog. One response was, “Give us some writing tips!” I meant to write this blog sooner, but I was honestly stumped. What are my tips? I’ve absorbed writing methods from so many places that it’s somewhat difficult to distill my learning into a few bullet points. Each book I’ve read, I’ve learned from. Each teacher, peer, client, or coworker who has critiqued my writing or given me feedback, I’ve learned from. With that said, here are my top 10 writing tips:

1. Pay Attention to Detail/Be Observant

It is impossible to write with clarity or detail if you are not paying attention to the world around you. Th written word lasts forever, so be sure whatever you’re writing is what you actually want to say. By paying attention to the details, you will leave little room for interpretation; this is especially important in business communications when people don’t have time to wade through the mire of long, complex sentences. Attention to detail is also important in creative writing. A book, short story, or poem are nothing more than the accumulation of details.

2. Be Concise/Don’t Write Like You Talk

Do not capitalize random words for emphasis. Do not use acronyms or write, “right?!” at the end of your sentences. Please, please, please, do…