5 hacks that contributes to good writing

What comes to your mind as you write here? Grab a book and a pen and start writing something down, or start typing on the keyboard and making numbers?

 

No. It's not writing. Writing is a process that requires planning skills before being delivered. Writing may seem easy in words, but writing takes a lot of time and effort. Small ideas that take minutes to explain will take hours to write. 

Writing is difficult. Whether you're writing your first book, writing essays for school, blogging or just writing for fun, many things are working against you. Distractions and writer-blocking potential abound. But if you're in a writer's struggle, you're not alone. You are paving the way to becoming a great writer. Great writers also struggle with distractions and writing obstacles. To be honest, I'm having a hard time too. I write blogs, books, and scripts and still struggle day to day.

Are you a content writer, academic writer, or writer trying to write and looking for written resources to help? It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an expert. Then this article is for you. Here are some life hacks for good letters. Don't forget to plan and research your work. Then sit back and let the ideas flow to you.

5 Hacks to good writing

Organize letters with headings and lists

Text with headings, subheadings, and lists is less cumbersome and easier to read. Using this life hack is suitable for both types of readers; those who read the text in its entirety and those who simply skim it. Dividing your text into headings can break the monotony of reading long paragraphs. This makes it easier to find if someone needs a specific topic. When your work is listed, it looks more readable than a block of paragraphs.

Implementing the Rule of three

The Rule of Three states that the things that make up three are inherently more interesting, satisfying, and effective than any other number. It works because of the way we process information. Our brains are great at recognizing patterns, and 3 is the smallest number needed to establish a pattern. 

This combination of pattern, brevity, and rhythm leads to more efficient memorization of information. Anything that uses the rule of three is remembered better immediately.

Avoid verbosity

Effective writing is simple and concise. Eliminate wordy phrases, eliminate redundancies, and avoid unnecessary adjectives. Verbose sentences can distract readers from basic information. Instead, he will receive much unnecessary information and eventually become bored.

It's important to note that these hacks( especially this one) may not work for all authors. For example, novelists might deliberately use long sentences to achieve the desired effect.

Using synonyms

Sometimes certain words fit the writing, but there are alternatives that better convey the message you are trying to convey. This is why you should always look for and use synonyms when writing. For example, the terms"delicious" and "tasty" have similar definitions, but you can use the latter if you want to describe a dish as very tasty. Synonyms tend to give your writing the best flavor. Cut down on overly simplistic phrases and make your work enjoyable to read.

Use language tools to check grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure

All guests must be free from grammatical errors. Tools like Grammarly can help you correct grammatical errors. It highlights areas where commas should be added, letter changes, punctuation errors, and, for premium users, sentences with incorrect structure.

As a writer looking to improve your work, consider the above. Make sure you practice them and incorporate them into your work. Remember that writing is hard. Even the best writers complain about it. Ernest Hemingway said, "I have nothing to write about. All you have to do is sit at your typewriter and bleed." 

• Organize letters with headings and lists
• Implementing the Rule of Three
• Avoid verbosity
• Using synonyms
• Use language tools to check grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure

Ruth Wanjeru is a blogger, writing SEO-optimized blogs

 and a student from the Cooperative University of Kenya.