I Keep your reader in the loop I Avoid dictionary overuse I Review and edit Brainstorming Many good writers start with brainstorming during which ideas are generated. After jotting down the ideas during brainstorming, you can organize, prioritize, and eliminate ideas that were generated.
Most writing has an intended reader.
The reader should determine what and how you write. For instance, your biography will be written differently if you write it to a personal friend or a prospective employer. If you did not choose the subject yourself, relate it to your personal experience. If you have to look up almost all the words in a sentence you are trying to compose, chances are your are not writing at the appropriate level. You should find another topic or simplify your writing.