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How To Become A Better Writer

Check out  this great blog post  73 Ways to Become a Better Writer from Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor of Write To Done, posted at CopyBlogger. Compiled from writer/reader comments, these tips are helpful for any writer, at any experience level, in any genre – including nonfiction.  My top five picks:

  1. Outline. Then write to that outline.
  2. Edit, and edit again.
  3. Read lots of books.
  4. Avoid passive voice.
  5. Use simple, declarative sentences.

YOUR TURN:  What tips do you find most helpful?

Related posts:

  1. BOOKS FOR WRITERS: Line By Line: How To Edit Your Own Writing by Claire Kehrwald Cook

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Posted on Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 4:22 pm.
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