Use The Active Voice
The active voice is usually more direct and vigorous than the passive:
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I shall always remember my first visit to Boston.
This is much better than
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My first visit to Boston will always be remembered by me.
The latter sentence is less direct, less bold, and less concise. If the writer tries to make it more concise by omitting "by me,"
Begin Each Paragraph With A Topic Sentence
As a rule, begin each paragraph with a topic sentence; end it in conformity with the beginning.
Again, the object is to aid the reader. The practice here recommended enables him to discover the purpose of each paragraph as he begins to read it, and to retain the purpose in mind as he ends it. For this reason, the most generally useful kind of paragraph, particularly in exposition and argument, is that in which
One Paragraph To Each Topic
Make the paragraph the unit of composition: one paragraph to each topic.
If the subject on which you are writing is of slight extent, or if you intend to treat it very briefly, there may be no need of subdividing it into topics. Thus a brief description, a brief summary of a literary work, a brief account of a single incident, a narrative merely outlining an action, the setting forth of a single idea, any one of these is best written in a single paragraph. After the paragraph has been written, it should be examined to see whether subdivision will not improve it.
Place the Emphatic Words of a Sentence at the End
From: The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
The proper place for the word, or group of words, which the writer desires to make most prominent is usually the end of the sentence.
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Humanity has hardly advanced in fortitude since that time, though it has advanced in many other ways.
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Humanity, since that time, has advanced in many other ways, but it has hardly advanced in fortitude.
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This steel is principally used for making razors, because of its hardness.
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Because of its hardness, this steel is principally used in making razors.
How To Advance In The Field
Writer Training Course 3, Lesson 1
Do Send Query Letters
A query letter is a letter that you send to an editor before you decide to write for that publication. A query is useful in many ways. For example, they might recently have published an article on the topic on which you want to write and it might be unacceptable to them. Even the careful reader is not always able to remember all what the publication has carried in the past months or years. Further, is not possible for a writer to read all issues of all the publications for which he might want to write. In such situations the guidance of the editor becomes important.
Let Us Fix The Goals !!
Writer Training Course 3, Lesson 2
The previous lessons introduced you to some of the basics, and now we will put these and many other principles into practice. The intensive training begins now, and I am confident that you will not allow the demands placed upon you to discourage you. Remember, more than a million persons are becoming literate EVERY WEEK and this your greatest opportunity to make a significant contribution in their lives. If you don’t do it, the base people of the society will do it — but you will be held accountable for the loss of their lives !!
How Does A Writer Build Others
Writer Training Course 3, Lesson 3
You Build Them Up by Showing
The Difference Between Good and Evil
The world is full of good and evil. This includes not only people but also their thoughts, deeds, motives, and movements. These are never neutral. Either they conform to God or they oppose Him. There is no middle ground and there is no neutral thought or deed. However, most people are not able to differentiate good and evil from each other. Someone has to show them what is what.
Specialities Of A Good Piece Of Writing
Writer Training Course 3, Lesson 4
It is very clear to even the casual observer that the writings of a Christian are definitely different from that of a non Christian. This difference is seen even when the Christian writes on a non-religious or non-moral subject. This is because the Christian world-view permeates his thinking, evaluation, and opinions. So much so that this can be perceived in his oral or written expressions.
The Language Of A Good Pieces Of Writing
Writer Training Course 3, Lesson 5
There is no way in which language used and the message communicated can be separated from each other. The language should always suite the message, and the message should always be expressed language that is appropriate. This brings us to the language that a writer should strive to use.
How To Begin Writing
Writer Training Course 2, Lesson 1
Even the best instruction in the world is worthless till it is put into action. Therefore, beginning with this lesson, we will ask you to write a lot. Do not be discouraged by the initial difficulties. Persist, and you will be a different person by the time you reach the last lesson.
In this lesson we will first tell you about the types of writing, and then guide you into "how to begin writing".
The Art Of Outlining — 1
EChristian Author Course 02, Lesson 2
The next thing to do is to make an outline. This should always be brief yet sufficiently clear. There should always be a suitable introduction, an informative and absorbing body, and a challenging end. The structure (in theory) would look something like the following.
1-Introduction.
2-Body
3-Conclusion.
The Art Of Outlining — 2
Writer Training Course 2, Lesson 3
Let me now illustrate what I said in the previous section. I said that the first thing to do is to choose a subject. Suppose I choose, "Water, The Greatest Tonic For Health". Now let us make a tentative outline:
1-Introduction: (Remind people that they are ignoring the greatest fluid for their health).
2-Water is important for kidneys, man’s poison-filter.
3-Water is important for maintaining fluid balance of body.
4-All bodily functions need water.
5-Conclusion: Drink at least 4 to 8 litters of water every day.
Manuscript Preparation
Writer Training Course 2, Lesson 4
We live in a generation of "packaging". Unless it is put into a proper package, even the best product in the world does not attract customers. In the same way, every writing has to be presented in the right way if editors are even to look at it.
How To Get Published !
Writer Training Course 2, Lesson 5
Many good writers are unable to get published because they do not know how to go about in this business of getting published. Their articles are interesting, the subjects are relevant, and any publication would be proud to print this kind of material, but still they remain unpublished. The problem is that they did not market their product properly.
Make The Presentation Attractive
Writer Training Course 1, Lesson 5
One is successful in the task of communication when one is able to convey information in such a way that if captivates the audience and produces the desired effects. I have told you so far that for successful communication you must develop sincerity, conviction and a genuine burden to help your readers. Also, you should know who your audience is. In addition to all the above, you should use appropriate language.
Essentials Of Communication
I do not have to convince you about the importance of communication, especially if you have ever struggled with an intimidating or boring book. Unless the writer communicates in the proper manner, it is impossible for anyone to enjoy his creation.
How To Begin Writing
Even the best instruction in the world is worthless till it is put into action. Therefore, beginning with this lesson, we will ask you to write a lot. Do not be discouraged by the initial difficulties. Persist, and you will be a different person by the time you reach the last lesson.
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