This is a question that often plagues many of us who want to
improve our writing skills! If there
were one thing to help us write better it would be to “write with a
purpose.” That is, know why you are
writing and what message you want to convey.
Here are some tips to help you write with purpose:
Define your audience
Knowing your audience is one of the most important aspects
of writing with purpose. You need to
know who your audience is in order to get them interested and engaged in the
topic.
Outline your goals
Clearly defining what you wish to accomplish helps in
formulating the overall message that you wish to convey. We often have lots of things to say, and
clearly organizing your goals helps to be able to fully accomplish what you set
out to do.
Choose your voice
Purposeful writing is intentional in the choice of voice and
register. Are you writing to convey a
sense of familiarity or charm? Are you
writing to catch a wide audience? Are you writing for colleagues or peers? Are you writing to catch the attention of a
CEO? Approach your writing with the
appropriate tone and register for your intended audience.
Practice your writing
Practice makes perfect!
We often go through many drafts and versions of our writing in order to
achieve perfection – that’s okay!
Be intentional
Purposeful writing is intentional in word choice, placement,
and organization. Be conscious of what
you convey and why. Be ready to defend
your choice if necessary!
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