10 Steps to Effective Writing

Effective writing takes creativity, discipline, and organization.

1. Have a great idea, story, information, or desire to write.
2. Outline your story idea.
3. Say what you want to say.
4. Research, interview people, ask the experts, and add additional information to strengthen your ideas and add interest. Document sources of information.
5. Clarify your thoughts, ideas, and feelings so they are understood by others.
6. Organize and self-edit
7. Add references, appendixes, glossary, etc.
8. Ask for input from others: Did they find it interesting and understandable?
9. Review edits
10. Have your document, article, or book edited by a professional.

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