15 Fantabulous Tips to Better Writing at LifeTweak

There’s no such thing as writer’s block. That was invented by people in California who couldn’t write - Terry Pratchet

As the blogosphere grows bigger by the day, a lot of people who never took writing seriously are starting to pour in their ideas on the web. Today, we’ll look at 15 simple tips that will really help you if you are just starting out as a blogger or a freelance writer.

1. Be interactive. Write like you speak. Strike a conversation with the reader.

2. Write what you really believe in. Express only what makes sense to you. Don’t echo others thoughts.

3. Use stories and quotes. Make your content more interesting. Little quotes and stories will make your content scannable.

4. Talk facts. Use statistics. Do some research before writing.

5. Use lists. Present your content in a neat format; one that is easy to read.

6. Find your ritual. Set yourself a convenient schedule. Follow it as a ritual for best concentration levels.

7. Make a note of your ideas. Carry a little notepad in your pocket wherever you go. Make a note when inspiration strikes. Yes, you can use your blackberry for this.

8. Become a smart editor. Cut the crap.

9. Take your time. Set targets, but never rush. Give yourself time to write something sensible.

10. Write for your readers. Go out and find out what your readers want. Give them what they want.

11. Believe that you are a good writer. Aren’t you?

12. Read and get influenced. Reading a book is like sharing a coffee table with the author. You will learn a lot.

13. Contribute. Add value to your niche.

14. Keep writing. Copyblogger said this best.

15. Don’t trust me. There are no rules! Get insanely creative.

Is there something else that could help improve one’s writing? Share them in the comments section.

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21 Responses to “15 Fantabulous Tips to Better Writing”

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1 Smpsngk Posted January 5th, 2008 - 11:23 pm

Nice Article
2 Sai_@_All.In.One Posted January 6th, 2008 - 1:37 am

Nice advice, specially for web-masters ….
3 Lawrence Cheok | A Long Long Road Posted January 6th, 2008 - 7:41 am

Hi Manu,

Great tips! I like to add be - Be Authentic.

I think great writings are those that touch readers at a personal level. It helps the author to connect with the readers, with his personal views and his true sincerity, fear, wants, opinions, desires… everything.

The best writers are those that make the readers feel like they are having a conversation with the author. It leaves the readers with a feeling like having spoken to another human being, and not just reading facts or words off a page.

My two cents worth.
4 Manu 2.0 Posted January 6th, 2008 - 10:18 am

Thank you Lawrence. You’re absolutely right. It must be more than just reading something off a page. I’ve seen many bloggers do this. They have an uncanny ability to be really interactive.
5 Kate Posted January 10th, 2008 - 12:26 pm

I would suggest that a blogger always have an “about” - if a friend links me to you, help me figure out what you’re about, so I can decide if I should ever return to your blog to see another entry.
6 satyendra gupta Posted January 10th, 2008 - 1:37 pm

Great tips. I will try to use some of them in my writing and i am sure it will increase the readability of my articles.

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Satyendra
http://ceospeaks.mrkconsultancy.com
7 Manu 2.0 Posted January 10th, 2008 - 6:45 pm

Thanks everyone :)

And thanks Kate, for your advice! I’ll put up an about me section this weekend :)
8 rizal Posted January 26th, 2008 - 9:41 pm

thank you for the great simple post. I am sure i am going to exercise few of these tips on my next blogging homework. :) have a great weekend ya.
9 Keith Posted January 29th, 2008 - 8:59 am

Very nice & well-written article…kudos!!!
10 petnos Posted February 17th, 2008 - 1:17 pm

great post… thanks…
11 Jonathan Mead Posted February 25th, 2008 - 9:49 pm

Great tips Manu, I especially liked writing what you believe in and cutting the crap. Sometimes it’s hardest to “kill our darlings” but the writing is much better because of it. I think it takes more wisdom to know what to take away than it does to know what to add. Thanks again!

http://jonathanmead.com - Authenticity, Clarity, Balance
12 stronghold crusader Posted April 17th, 2008 - 5:54 am

Good thread, i like these tips, its looks that i knew just small part.
13 Computer jobs Posted April 23rd, 2008 - 2:04 am

Very nice ;) btw very good tips i will use some of them. Some i did not knew.

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