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Qualities of good writing

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Antara11:
6. Powerful writing is well-suited for its audience.
A good writer knows his or her audience intimately: the language they understand, the beliefs they share, the knowledge they hold. He or she knows what assumptions can be made about the reader, and what assumptions can’t be made. Good writing isn’t boring because the writer knows what will hold his or her audience’s interest. It is neither too dense nor too simple for the intended reader – it’s just right.

Antara11:
7. Powerful writing is compelling.
The best writing demands attention, whether through the force of its argument, the strength of its language, or the importance of its topic. The reader doesn’t want to stop reading – even when they’re done.

Antara11:
8. Powerful writing is passionate.
Good writing is about something important. Not necessarily something important in the grand scheme of things, but something either the audience already cares about or something the author makes them care about. And you can’t make an audience care unless you care, deeply, about whatever you’re writing about.

Antara11:
One additional quality, not part of this list, but nevertheless, very important, is creativity.  The best writing is that which carries some of the personality, the individuality of its author.  Follow the above guidelines, but always strive above all to make your writing uniquely your own.

Tahsina:
'The horse is gay' ??!!  :o :o ;D

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