You can be a better writer if you know how to communicate clearly and concisely while still putting your personal stamp on your writing. These eight writing tips will help you improve your style:


1. Write clearly. Writing that is concise and clear is good writing. Reduce unnecessary prepositional phrases and adverbs. They take up space and make sentences more complicated. Clearly state what you mean.


2. Be careful with your words. There are many ways you can write a sentence. You also have the option to use different words to communicate the same idea. Choose the simpler of two words. Instead of using jargon from the English language, use familiar vocabulary. Simpler words are easier to comprehend and more straightforward. If you need help finding the right word or a better way to express yourself, a thesaurus is a great resource.


3. Long sentences can be weaker than short sentences. Wordiness can make a story feel stale. Readers appreciate shorter sentences. Do not try to fit too many ideas into one sentence. Each sentence should only contain one idea or thought.


4. Write short paragraphs. Your paragraphs should be short and manageable. Each paragraph should contain sentences that support the same idea. It is easier to read short paragraphs. A shorter paragraph also makes the page more appealing visually. Because academic writing requires more information to support each theme, longer paragraphs are common. Shorter paragraphs are more common in less formal writing.


5. Always use the active voice. Always use the active voice. This is the best way to communicate your message. The active voice is when the subject is doing something. This is much more exciting than the passive voice in which the subject is doing something. While the passive voice is technically correct, it can create long sentences and complex sentences, which are less effective in communicating information.


6. Edit your work. Before you send your story to a professional editor, proofread your first draft. To improve your writing style, tighten your writing and check the sentence structure and word choice.


7. Maintain a conversational tone. Your writing style relies on your own, unique voice. Communicate in your comfort zone. Write as if you are conversing. You should shape ideas with your own thoughts and voice. Avoid clichés. Your writing style should reflect who you are.


8. Learn from famous authors. Mark Twain’s books are easy to identify by their tone and the way he writes them. With a distinctive style, great writers add their own stamp to their writing. Strunk and White’s style guide, The Elements of Style, is a great resource. Learn from other writers how they create their style. Next, do the same for your writing.