Perhaps the most important part of the writing process is revision. Read through your first draft to see if it clearly delivers your message. If not, you can add, cut, rearrange, and rework your ideas until your writing says what you intend it to say. Here are six simple tips from Write for Business to help you with your revising.
First, take a little time between writing and revising. After you’ve finished your first draft, set your writing aside for a while. It doesn’t matter if it’s a week, a day, or just the time it takes to get a cup of coffee. That time away will allow you to come back to your writing with fresh thoughts.
The second step is to print a hard copy and examine your message, gauging its overall effectiveness. Look at the big picture for any changes you might want to make.
The third step is to review your writing’s purpose. Make sure your focus is clear and that you don’t leave any questions unanswered.
Fourth, read your writing out loud and listen to it as though you were the intended reader. Check for any problems you might have in content or tone.
For the fifth step, read through the writing again, asking yourself if you can add, cut, clarify, or condense any ideas. Mark the changes you wish to make. Add comments in the margin about the overall focus and flow of your draft. Then make these changes.
Your sixth and final step should be to get another perspective on your writing. Share your draft with someone else and listen to his or her ideas or suggestions.
So there they are: six helpful hints that can make a big difference in your writing. Use them for efficient revision that creates clear, professional messages.
(Credit: UpWrite Press)
This Article is from: Health matters[http://stevenlichen.com]
URL: http://stevenlichen.com/2007/05/13/episode-08-six-tips-for-effective-revision/
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