Based on my own experience both as a writer and teacher of writing.

1. DaviD’s
Top 10
WriTing
Tips

2. 1. Make these decisions!
Message
Audience
Purpose

3. 2. Clarity!
One idea / paragraph
“le mot juste”
– The right word
Less is MORE!

4. 3. Accuracy
Proofread
Check References

5. 4. Have “style”!
Use *sparkling*
words
Use the “active”
voice

6. 5. Get a second opinion

7. 6. Get to the point!
Define then explain
A paragraph is a
pyramid

8. 7. Avoid , avoid, avoid……
Repetition
Cliches
Commas
Useless words
Run on sentences

9. 8. Be Relevant!
Write what your
audience will enjoy
Make it current

10. 9. Collect it!
Keep a portfolio
Share it
Present it
Publish it

11. 10. Believe and achieve!
Each person has the talent and
the knowledge to be a great
writer.
Great writing is an act of
faith. Only a question of
endurance.- Ezra Pound

12. EFL Classroom 2.0
http://eflclassroom.ning.com