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And then use these 7 tips to help make your writing better, run it through the grammar and spell check, once your work is on the computer. Nobody ever writes a perfect first draft. Forgive yourself and move on; even if you consciously know you should be more specific or know you've added extra words― you can stop your inner editor by putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and letting the words flow―. And punctuation, word choice, your inner editor constantly detours your writing flow by criticizing your grammar. I know how hard it can be to get your thoughts on paper, as an editor by trade and a writer by passion.

That cart's not going anywhere until the horse pulls it into action. Think of the horse-before-the-cart analogy. Provide your readers with smartly-expressed thoughts by choosing words that drive your sentences from one to the next and create a seamless reading experience. It's your #1 goal when writing. 1) Persuade and motivate your reader.

Your readers won't see what you're talking about unless you paint a vivid picture. Leather seats and new-car aroma, drive a car or drive a luxury Jaguar with soft? Juicy apple, a piece of fruit or a crisp? Chocolate layer cake, would you rather eat a chocolate dessert or a creamy? 2) Paint a picture.

Leave them out, if extra words are not adding to the sentence. Are they necessary? " Look at your sentences closely--how many times do you use these words in your writing? And much, very, so, words like "that. 3) Clear the clutter.

And so on), would not. Won't vs; you are. You're vs, . Informal writing creates a more casual tone and uses contractions liberally (i.e. And most business writing, technical writing, formal writing is used in professional writing. Use the same tone throughout your piece to create fluidity and keep your readers focused, whether you prefer formal or informal writing. 4) Pick a style--and stick with it.

Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective. You'll view your draft in a different light and be able to pick up what you missed earlier, after a short break. A day or a week, put your draft down and walk away for an hour. 5) Walk away.

Remember: feedback is your friend. Step back from your writing and let an objective set of eyes view your work from a reader's point of view. Don't be embarrassed (or too proud) to let someone read your work. 6) Get another set of eyes.

Their job is to make your writing better, judge or take away your voice; an editor's job is not to criticize. But it's even better to hand your work over to a professional editor, it's important to rework your writing. Editing and proofreading will make the difference between mediocre and magnificent. Edit, edit, 7) Edit.