May 07

Episode 02 Read, Read and Reread

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What shall we do after drafting? Answers to this question might vary greatly in different contexts. Here’s one thing you could do:

(The texts in brackets are the so-called “connectors” in normal speech. They are usually discarded in written text.)

(Well, you thought writing is easy, but no it isn’t.) Writing well is not easy. It takes perseverance and careful checking to make a letter, a sentence, even a word, say exactly what you want it to say. Here’s one tip that can help you revise and edit your work: after you write something, read it, read it again, and read it one more time.

First read through your writing for a general feel. Are your ideas clear, and do they make sense? Are they well organized, leading your audience through logical steps to your final idea? (And) Does your writing sound like you?

Next, read your writing out loud to see if it sounds right. Thatâs important, because your readers will be hearing your words in their heads as they read. Does one idea lead smoothly into the next? Do you use the perfect word to convey a certain thought, or is there a better word (you can use)?

Finally, read through your writing again, this time concentrating on details such as punctuation and spelling. Read the sentences one at a time. Are commas placed properly? Have you used quotation marks and end punctuation correctly? Are you sure every word is spelled correctly?

Good writing is good communication. If you read and reread your writing, each time focusing on ideas, organization, and correctness, you will connect with your readers, and they’ll know exactly what you want them to know.

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