Writing Skills - 5 Ways to Effectively Present Yourself With Words
Writing Skills - 5 Ways to Effectively Present Yourself With Words
By Jan Verhoeff
Printed words intimidate the most fluent speaker. Redundant as the concept may be, a speaker who must present himself with words on paper often steps back from the podium and takes a double look. Who wants to write it down?
But, sometimes you must write.
When those times smack you in the rump, these tips should help you get the most from your words.
1. Write in your own voice.
Nothing bores more than reading a writer who isn’t sure who’s speaking. I don’t mind seeing the word *I* if it means something. Give me substance I can relate to and information that means something to YOU too. I don’t need a scientific report, and if I do, I can find that research too. Get personal, use your own voice to present your message.
2. Use action words and phrases.
They’re called verbs. USE them. Motivate your reader with action words that tell what you want to say and give them a shove into action. Spot is running may tell you what he did, but who cares, we want to know more… Spot ran home. There’s information. Brad broke the bank tells you more about Brad than Brad is broke. Escape bland and boring - USE VERBS. Read the rest of the Fabulous Article
