Good writing skills are essential for success, as those who think well, write well. Woolly-minded individuals often produce unclear memos, letters, and speeches. However, writing well is a learned skill, not a natural talent. Here are ten tips to help you improve your writing:
● Write in a natural, conversational tone.
● Use short words, sentences, and paragraphs.
● Avoid using jargon words like "reconceptualize," "demassification," "attitudinally," and "judgmentally," which come across as pretentious
● Limit your writing to two pages on any given subject.
● Verify your quotations.
● Don't send an email or letter on the same day you write it. Instead, read it aloud the next morning, and then revise it.
● If it's something important, ask a colleague to review and improve it.
● Before sending your e-mail or letter, ensure that it's clear what you want the recipient to do.
If you want action, don't write it down. Instead, tell the person directly what you want.