{"id":144817,"date":"2022-07-28T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=144817"},"modified":"2024-02-29T06:21:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:21:20","slug":"writing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/writing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Writing Tips to Become a Better Writer Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro-txt\">Whether you want to land your dream job, score a promotion, persuade a new client, or grow your blog on Google or social media, writing is one of the most powerful skills you can&nbsp;learn.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I have personally written <em>thousands<\/em> of articles over the years, covering everything from writing itself to digital marketing, travel, insurance, and more. My work has been featured on some of the world\u2019s top marketing blogs, including Shopify, Content Marketing Institute, Social Media Examiner, and many others. I\u2019ve built my entire career on the written word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t say this to gloat\u2014just to show you that I know what I\u2019m talking about when it comes to writing. And I\u2019m about to share what I&nbsp;know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll go through 21 tips to become a better writer. But first, let\u2019s discuss what \u201cgood writing\u201d really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes good writing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing is part art, part science. There are no perfect words or perfect sentences, but there is a clear difference between good writing and bad writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good non-fiction writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is easy to understand.<\/li><li>Is well-formatted.<\/li><li>Has proper grammar and spelling.<\/li><li>Gets to the&nbsp;point.<\/li><li>Holds your attention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good writing really comes from good editing<\/strong>. It\u2019s rare that a first draft comes out polished and ready to publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But <em>great<\/em> writing has some extra spice to it. It intrigues and motivates. It moves the reader to want to do something. It gets you thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a good writer is easy. Being a great writer takes time and dedication. Either way, becoming a better writer starts by following some basic tips and practicing often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21 writing tips to help you write better, faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my decade of writing professionally (and many more years before that writing for fun), I\u2019ve learned a lot about how to be a better writer. And I\u2019ve boiled down my best advice into the following 21&nbsp;tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start with your end goal in&nbsp;mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), you should always know what your goal&nbsp;is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why are you writing this article\/email\/book? What do you want the reader to take away from your writing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, my goal for this article is to help you, the reader, become a better writer. That (hopefully) means you will follow some of these tips and implement them the next time you&nbsp;write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Make an outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a rough idea of your goal, it\u2019s time to organize your thoughts with an outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-outline\/\">content outline<\/a> will help you structure your writing logically and let it flow more naturally. It\u2019s also helpful to get the bulk of your research out of the way before you start writing. This is so you don\u2019t get distracted going back and forth between writing and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if you\u2019re writing blog content, having an outline makes it easier to <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/on-page-seo\" data-ahr=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/on-page-seo\/\">optimize your content for search engines<\/a> from the get-go rather than optimization being an afterthought.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Focus, focus, focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you start writing, it\u2019s important to give it your full attention. This may sound simple, but avoid distractions like kids running around or checking your phone or&nbsp;email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally like to turn my phone on \u201csilent\u201d and mute my notifications, put on noise-canceling headphones, and listen to instrumental Lo-fi music. You can experiment to see if your brain does better with complete silence or light instrumental music. Heck, sometimes I even write while listening to bass-heavy EDM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless, limit distractions as much as possible and allow yourself to focus on your writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ditch the fancy&nbsp;words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effervescent writing with decorative wording doesn\u2019t serve to create an erudite discussion but rather sounds bloviating and obfuscates the actual meaning of your communication\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026 or rather, fancy words only confuse people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While using these words may make your writing <em>look<\/em> interesting, it detracts from the goal of being clear and concise. It makes it more difficult for the reader to understand your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, try to use the simplest and easiest-to-understand words you can while still explaining what you\u2019re trying to&nbsp;say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Use shorter sentences but vary the lengths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to using smaller words, you should also aim to shorten your sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine if I wrote something that your brain had to continue to read, with multiple commas, multiple ideas, and varying concepts, all in one huge run-on sentence, that just didn\u2019t seem to end, no matter how badly you wanted it to, not giving you any time to take a breath or digest the ideas you\u2019re learning, and it just keeps dragging on\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makes things hard to follow, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, keep each sentence under 16\u201325 words unless absolutely necessary, and only share one or two ideas per sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you shouldn\u2019t <em>just<\/em> use small sentences. If you do, it can get boring. Similar-sized sentences don\u2019t entice. See what I\u2019m doing here? All these sentences are of near-similar lengths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare that to this paragraph, where wording and length are varied. Share something quickly. Then reinforce it with a longer sentence that digs deeper, keeping the brain engaged. Maybe throw in a medium-length sentence as&nbsp;well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t stress too much about sentence length, but keep it in the back of your mind. It helps to give your writing some rhythm and make it sound more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Write in a conversational tone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often I see new writers trying to write in a way that sounds \u201cprofessional.\u201d Rather than writing in their natural voice and style, they try to sound too buttoned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes off as boring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, write like how you talk\u2014within reason, of course. Don\u2019t write a research paper like this. But if you\u2019re writing a casual email or blog post, your writing should sound natural and flow as if you\u2019re talking directly to the reader rather than giving a lecture to&nbsp;them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Write every&nbsp;day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember how I said there\u2019s a difference between good writers and great writers? Good writers learn a few tips and write once in a while. Great writers put in the time to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean writing an article every day. All forms of writing count, whether that\u2019s crafting an email, writing a blog post, or scribbling in a journal. Have fun with&nbsp;it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Master transitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As any good copywriter will tell you, the purpose of a paragraph isn\u2019t to convey an idea or make a point. Rather, it\u2019s to get someone to read the <em>next<\/em> paragraph.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how to transition from one idea or paragraph to the next is one of the biggest secrets to keep readers glued to the page. And that\u2019s done with transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get good at transitions is by reading your work out loud to spot abrupt changes or awkward spots, then editing to smooth these spots out. I talk more about that in the next&nbsp;tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Read your writing out loud to edit&nbsp;it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Good writing comes from good editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest improvements I ever made to my writing came from reading my writing out loud while editing. By reading out loud, it becomes glaringly obvious where your writing sounds awkward, doesn\u2019t transition well, or straight up doesn\u2019t sound&nbsp;good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use only a single tip from this article, use this&nbsp;one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Start a journal or&nbsp;diary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physically writing in a journal has been shown to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&amp;ContentTypeID=1\">many health benefits<\/a>, such as reducing anxiety and stress, helping you organize your thoughts, and even coping with depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it also makes you a better writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something about putting an actual pen to paper is magical. Doing this let me experience my second-biggest writing improvement (after the \u201creading work out loud\u201d&nbsp;tip).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Use active voice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your writing will be made better after reading this. You will write better after reading this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of those two sentences sounds better? The latter is written in active voice, while the former is written in passive voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active voice always packs more of a punch in a smaller package. It\u2019s more interesting to read because it talks about a present action rather than some future possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/blog\/active-vs-passive-voice\/\">Grammarly\u2019s guide to active vs. passive writing<\/a> to learn&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Utilize first drafts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good writing comes from good editing. You can\u2019t edit without a first&nbsp;draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t expect to write something up, never read it over, and have it published and sound amazing. It just doesn\u2019t work like that 99% of the&nbsp;time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, write your thoughts in a first draft, then edit, edit, and edit some&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Ditch adverbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adverbs are great when you <em>really<\/em> need to emphasize a point. See what I did&nbsp;there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using too many adverbs too often is just not necessary and really only distracts from the very point you\u2019re really trying to&nbsp;make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or: Using adverbs too often is not necessary and distracts from the point you\u2019re trying to&nbsp;make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of saying \u201creally,\u201d or \u201cvery,\u201d or whatever other adverb, try using the word without the adverb. Just delete the adverb and read the sentence out loud. And 9 times out of 10, you\u2019ll find the adverb isn\u2019t necessary and removing it makes your writing punchier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Master punctuation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Commas, dashes, colons, and the like are all fantastic tools. But you need to know how to use the tools. Otherwise, they detract from\u2014rather than enhance\u2014your writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I often see new writers over-using long dashes and commas. You\u2019d be surprised at how often you can just delete commas and still be grammatically correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepunctuationguide.com\/top-ten.html\">Here\u2019s a handy guide<\/a> to help you get better with punctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Ruthlessly cut&nbsp;fluff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If removing a word from a sentence\u2014or a sentence from a paragraph\u2014doesn\u2019t take away from the point you\u2019re trying to make, it\u2019s probably fluff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often we throw extra words or sentences into our writing to beef up the word count or sound more sophisticated. Don\u2019t do&nbsp;that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, great non-fiction writing is about saying the most while using the fewest words. Again, it comes back to editing. Edit out the fluff like your life depends on&nbsp;it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Have someone else read your&nbsp;draft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a fresh set of eyes on your work can help give you a perspective you couldn\u2019t get when your head was down. Even if it\u2019s just a friend or colleague who isn\u2019t a great writer, have them read it and give you feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll either get a nice dopamine hit from the praise or some ideas on what sucks. Either way, it\u2019s a win-win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Know your audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feedback from your peers is important, but what really matters is your final audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will this improve your reader\u2019s retention, but it will also help your content show up in Google search results. Doing some basic research can help your content align with <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/search-intent\/\">search intent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search intent is the <em>why<\/em> behind the query. Why did they search for that phrase? What are they exactly searching for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Keyword research example in Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\" class=\"wp-image-144820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-680x382.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-ahrefs-keywords-explorer-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can figure this out with some basic keyword research. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/keyword-research\" data-ahr=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/keyword-research\/\">our guide<\/a> to learn&nbsp;more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Develop your curiosity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How many times did you need to write a paper in school or something for work that you just couldn\u2019t care less about? How well did the paper come&nbsp;out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, it could have been better. Great writers are genuinely curious about the thing they\u2019re writing about, and that curiosity propels them to find the right words and sound more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re struggling to write about whatever you need to write about, find a way to get curious about it. Watch some interesting videos on YouTube or read interesting news stories on it. Do whatever you need to get curious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Read great writers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be a great writer, you should read other great writers\u2019 work. Find the best writers in the field you want to write about and start reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google is your friend here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Write somewhere new<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My third-biggest writing improvement happened when I started writing at coffee shops, restaurants, cool hotels, and even out in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something about getting into a fresh environment that shakes your brain up and helps you find better words. Next time you\u2019re struggling to write, go out and write somewhere new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Sleep on&nbsp;it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019ve followed all these tips and still can\u2019t seem to find the right words, just step away for a while. A good night\u2019s rest can do wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s funny how many times I felt like I was bashing my head off a brick wall trying to write something. But then just putting it down for tomorrow completely turned it around for&nbsp;me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s best to put the pen down for a&nbsp;bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best writers make writing a daily practice and aren\u2019t afraid to ruthlessly edit their&nbsp;work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My three biggest tips out of the 21 are to read your writing out loud, keep a journal, and try writing in new places. Hopefully, those three simple things will help you become a better writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for more? Here are a few other great articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-writing\/\">SEO Writing: 7 Steps to Create Search-Optimized Content<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.julian.com\/guide\/write\/intro\">Julian Shapiro\u2019s Guide to Writing Well<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-marketing-strategy\/\">How to Build a Winning Content Marketing Strategy in 9&nbsp;Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; I have personally written thousands of articles over the years, covering everything from writing itself to digital marketing, travel, insurance, and more. 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