How Do You Get Better at Writing?
7 simple questions to keep you in check
What’s the purpose of your writing?
Before you begin, you should understand the why. What is your article, blog post, or project about? Why is it important and to whom? What’s the unique angle that may add value to others? How long will the article be? Should it be completed in one go or in stages? What is the due date, if any? Who else (an editor, designer, or project manager) will be collaborating on it with you?
Who are you writing for?
A piece of writing will rarely be read by every single person on the planet. At the same time, knowing the target audience will help determine the voice, tone, and vocabulary you will use. Who will read your copy? What is their age group, location, education or income level, cultural background, or any additional demographic data you can find out? What is something they care deeply about? What do they want to know or learn?
Can you summarize it in one sentence?
This is similar to an elevator pitch in business terms. Your audience will likely be short on time and they might just want to skim your copy. If you have very little time or a small amount of space to pitch an idea for a project or to…
