Writing Tips

Writing Guides

Invest in a writing guide. It really helps get the ball rolling and keep the mind thinking in the right direction. Here are a few good examples:

Murray, Donald M. The Craft of Revision. Fifth Edition. Boston: Thomson Wadsworth, 2004

Strunk, William Jr. The Elements of Style. The Original Edition. New York: Dover Publications Inc., 1918 (reprints and updated versions available)

Read, read, read! There are many helpful bloggers out there to help us keep current in our writing process. Check out the Sensitive Writing Guide. Website Planet. https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/sensitive-writing-guide/

On Writing

~ Create a writing schedule.

~ Ignore the writing schedule when it is not working.

~ Try “pulse” writing sessions of 40 minutes, then switch projects.

~ Read (something other than this week’s readings).

~ Get the draft done. You can edit later.

~ Keep writing.

~ Read your work aloud at least once before submitting.

~ Try editing on hardcopy to find “hidden” grammatical errors.

~ Stay current. Writing is a dynamic process. Ensure you are aware of your own biases and find ways to strengthen inclusivity regarding your audience.