作者：madalyn badgero 8 年以前
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Good Writing
Good Writing
using tone
write the way you would talk
telling the story only you can tell
tell the story the way you want to not the way you think someone else would
limiting moralizing
have a few but not a ton
no weakling verbs
no verbs that do not give the action proper meaning
dont use weblish
not talking as you would on a social media site
no frankenwords
no combination words, or unneeded words
readability
made so readers of all ages can read
keeping it simple
not adding extra details
good ending
having a good ending that makes the reader wish there was more
getting rid of the wrong words
getting rid of the words that make the writing bulky and boring
ability to swap places with your reader
if you can switch places with your reader, you will understand what the reader would understand about what you are writing
organization
without organization the reader will be lost
using content tools
keep tools in mind when editing
using voice
give the text its own voice, let it speak for itself
knowing the difference between words
know which words to use when
only occasionaly using cliches
cliches are okay only occasionaly
ditch adverbs
there is no need for them
no obese words
no big words that draw away from the sentence or meaning
use real words
use words you csn find in a dictionary
not being simplistic
have details
using analogies
its okay to use analogies every now and then
a good start
draw the reader in
empathy
write like a human being not a robot
embracing the Ugly First Drafts
use the UFD as a guide to your final draft
using GPS
its important to follow steps
writing is a habit
its okay to enjoy writing
