“Write short sentences, verbs close to the front.” —C.M. Ward
New writers frequently submit articles with long, involved sentences. Even if the sentences are grammatically correct, most of the time that's a no-no. Short, forceful sentences pack more punch, aid comprehension, and keep people reading.
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A Practical, Random Guide for Writing and Communicating Well
Edit Yourself
This site lists general tips for writing (and speaking) well. It also addresses common errors and how to correct them, as well as vocabulary writers should know. The index below has links, in alphabetical order, for those words, phrases, and topics we've covered.
Writing Seminars
The author of this blog, Ken Horn, has conducted writing seminars for all kinds of groups, from local writing groups to national conferences. Specific groups addressed include: college seniors, doctoral students, missionaries (world and U.S.), chaplains, seminary classes, and more. Email for information: khorn@ag.org.
Email khorn@ag.org with your comments, suggested topics and questions. (Some emails may be posted.)
Index
- a whole 'nother (1)
- accuracy (3)
- adjectives (4)
- affect (1)
- anecdote (1)
- antidote (1)
- blogging (1)
- bloopers (3)
- character (1)
- content (6)
- conviction (1)
- could of (1)
- could've (1)
- creativity (2)
- deadlines (1)
- definitions (1)
- different from (1)
- different than (1)
- editing (2)
- effect (1)
- feedback (2)
- grammar (1)
- historic (1)
- historical (1)
- home in (1)
- hone in (1)
- ideas (1)
- influence (1)
- information (2)
- inspiration (1)
- interaction (1)
- interest (1)
- interviews (4)
- negativity (1)
- periodicals (2)
- positivity (2)
- preaching (2)
- principles (1)
- punctuation (1)
- quotes (6)
- reading (1)
- research (2)
- sampling (1)
- seasonal articles (1)
- sentences (3)
- speaking (1)
- spelling (1)
- style (4)
- submissions (4)
- tips (20)
- titles (5)
- verbs (1)
- vocabulary (1)
- wordsmith (1)
- writer-editor relationship (2)
- writing (2)
