Better writing – 8 useful tips

As a lobbyist, you’ll spend a lot of time writing. Here is some useful advice to make your writing better. After all, why write 300 words, when 30 will do.

 

8 Points

 

1. Have something to say.

2. Read books, not just newspapers.

​3. Understand the medium you are writing for.

​4. Be direct.

​5. Write short sentences.

​6. Be clear and precise.​

7. Never use a metaphor whose literal meaning you don’t understand.

8. Write for the reader, listener, or viewer.