Start writing with simple sentences. Use active voice instead of passive voice.One of the most common manifestation of bad writing is the overuse of passive voice.Passive voice can cause confusion.But when you want to give a lighter touch to your writing in between, you can use passive voice.
Exception to this is, writing for science book.They use passive voice to put the emphasis on the results rather than the researchers.
Use strong words: Good writing, whether it is in a novel, or in a scholarly essay should be precise, evocative and spiced with the unexpected.
Avoid repetition of the same words.
Use Thesaurus with caution.consult dictionary while using Thesaurus.If you are going to use thesaurus to spice up your vocabulary, consult your dictionary to determine their precise meaning.
Good writing is simple, clear and direct.Good writing is about using the right words and not filling up the pages.A well placed adverb can be delightful, but much of the time the adverbs we use, are implied by the verb or adjective. For example: Screamed fearfully.Here scream already suggest fear.
Avoid generalisation.Be precise and specific whether you are writing a short story or a scholarly essay.
Use metaphors and smilies with caution.
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