Tips for Tightening your Copy

All writers love to write, and write, and write. But what about the sentences your are penning, or the copy you are preparing to publish or post? There are certain aspects in this that makes sense while others draw folks away. Here are some tips to assist you...

1] Cut your sentences in half - cut your sentences in two. Long sentences may just have that "dragged out" feeling. Shorter sentences will hit the nail on the head; makes the sentence more powerful.
2] Remove any excessive punctuations. Too many comas, hyphens, and whatever other punctuations you love to use can also drag any copy out too far. Less punctuations also shortens the sentences.
3] Replace the word "thing". This word may slowdown the reader's pace, or they may just stop reading. This word makes sentences boring. Try other stronger or greater English words to replace it.
4] Make your verbs stronger. This means that whatever "action" words you use must draw the reader in. Great verbs make for great reading, keeping the reader captivated to your copy.
5] Ditch the passive voice. Monotone type of writing makes reading whatever you have written and published or posted sound very boring. Use a "strong" active line of writing, like someone that's excited and feeling the moment. This attracts readers to the page/s.
6] And finally. Double check everything. Check your spelling, check your sentences and tenses. Check your wording, and your sentence structure. Check your verbs. Check everything before you publish or post. Less flaws and greater attractive copy means more readership that joins in the reading. Success and fame may just follow you.

That's it for now. Enjoy the journey.