Believe it or not, today people write like never before.
Just as there have never been so many readers in humanity...
And much less so many subscribers and followers attentive to the content.
That is why I tell those who ask me if writing is worth it, to be encouraged to think about this and you will find the great potential of this profession.
And don't come to me with the story of the artificial intelligence that writes itself...
Human writing will always have its primary place.
Without writing it is impossible to progress,
to study,
to argue,
settle,
to persuade,
explain,
to teach.
Texts, reports, research, blogs, theses are written on social networks, messages in chats,
it is written for love,
it is written out of hate,
it is written to leave a precedent and not to forget.
We are all writing every day, every hour...
Between keys, keyboards and even dictating through Alexa or a microphone to a cell phone.
But it is not enough to write a lot, we must write with quality and effectiveness. That is why I leave you here 5 key tips for writing texts.
1. Be brief in everything
I am not a lover of numbers, but I am a lover of standards that help filter quality when writing texts.
Being brief means trying to express your idea in three paragraphs, don't invent trying to fill in to get to five. If with few words you can express yourself, do not force your reader to read unnecessary words.
The intention when writing texts should be to lighten the understanding and attract the most
precious treasure of editors: the reader's attention.
So why waste it on rambling?
Cut sentences, eliminate unnecessary adverbs, express yourself succinctly.
Divide long sentences, which do not exceed 20 words.
Paragraphs should be three lines maximum.
Hit [Enter] mercilessly!
Even brevity even involves using short words, take advantage of the thesaurus and apply the word with the fewest letters.
The important thing is the meaning of your words, that they are substantial, that they provide effectiveness...
That they are not decorative or generalized.
Of course, without falling into telegram mode... Neither is the exaggeration!
Here is an example of how to edit a long text:
> ~~Known as the most important macroeconomic indicator in each nation… yes, we are talking about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To know the figures for this measure, you have to add the values of the goods and services produced in a country during a given period (usually a year).
The GDP is considered the indicator to measure economic growth, that is, if the GDP grows, it means that the economy also grows. Although it is true that this indicator has certain irregularities, it is the best measure to calculate the well-being of a nation. In addition, it allows comparing the economic performance of one country with respect to another.~~
Once the brevity criteria are applied, it looks like this:
> We know that the Gross Domestic Product is considered the most important indicator of economic growth. As well as the welfare of a nation. In addition, it allows comparing the economic performance of one country with respect to another. But what is GDP for?
This macroeconomic indicator is fundamental in the economy of a nation. To obtain the figures for this measure, the values of the goods and services produced in a country during a given period (usually a year) are added together.
2. Let Simplicity Shine
Bombastic, specialized words or words that very few understand, as well as complicated structures and elaborate wording, have no place in digital writing.
The more common, popular and well-known your vocabulary is, the easier it will be to understand and the more people will reach it. Write thinking that your reader does not need the dictionary to understand you.
eye! Use words that you know their meaning. If you don't know what it means, don't write it. Check first in the dictionary.
Writing naturally and simply is always hitting the nail on the head, it is very difficult to make a mistake.
3. Write clearly
"Do not clarify that you darken", says the saying, do not pile up words to try to explain.
Clarity in writing is achieved with
- order,
- choosing easy-to-understand vocabulary
- and correctly using punctuation marks.
If everything comes to mind at once, write everything down and then edit in order. One after the other. Being the first, the most important.
To check the clarity of your text, read it out loud to another person to see if they understand it.
I use the word editors speech-to-text tools and apps.
4. Apply precision
It's a fourth grade, but it's one of the first things you should do: be clear about the ideas you want to express, what you want to say, the true content.
If you have doubts or digress on the idea, your content will go off the rails.
To know how to be precise in your writing, apply these keys:
- The sentence must allow ONE interpretation or meaning.
- Do not miss the meaning of words. (Consult the dictionary when in doubt)
- Use specific language, avoid general words, for example, instead of "make houses", use the corresponding term, "build houses".
5.Edit
Review, edit, heal, correct, intervene...
A text is never finished all at once. You have to reread it, rethink the subject,
is it well explained?
Did you manage to present your idea?
Or does it leave doubts?
Review everything before sending, whether it's a tweet, a comment, an email or a post for your blog.
Create this habit as soon as you write text, long or short.
Good! My 5 key tips for writing texts have already been said. I hope you put it into practice and tell me your results.
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