While
writing, I make mistakes. Some common and some glaring. Many supporting tools do
eradicate the spelling and grammatical anomalies. Yet certain writing mistakes
need attention.
“Mistakes
are proof that you’re trying” Ernest Hemingway
I made a
checklist for me to fetch and rectify such errors.
This checklist will give a guideline to the newbies.
1. Avoid Long
Introductions
Lengthy introductions bore the
readers. The introduction is meant to enlighten the reader with the subject.
There should be a glimpse of what is coming next.
An introduction is the first impression
of the writer to the reader. According to Will Rogers’ point of view,
“You never get a second
chance to make a first impression”
Hook the reader with a strong
statement. It should be crisp, concise, and to the point.
The introduction should occupy 10% of the whole paper.
2. Give Explanation with
Backups
At times, writers give out information but forget to add authentication. If the readers read some
stuff that has a verified and validated link to it. They gain confidence in the writer.
It is advisable to give
facts and figures with evidence. Lead the readers through linkage and prove the
point. References
authenticate the writing material. It also
increases the integrity of a writer.
3. No Repetition of a Keyword Unless Necessary
Repetitive
use of a keyword is valuable for search engine optimization (SEO). But not
anymore. Overdoing renders a result of keyword
stuffing. The recommended word
density is about 1-2%.
“ The eye loves repetition but does not want to be bored. It likes familiarity, but
needs surprises.”
Edith Bergstrom
Repeating a keyword or phrase is no more productive. A writer
should avoid it at all costs unless deemed essential.
4. Free the Content from Needless
Words
The phenomenon of using two words with the same meaning leads to pleonasm.
‘Burning fire’ or ‘black darkness’ like words are bad ways of writing.
“Omit the needless words”
William Strunk Jr.
Make a concise sentence instead of wordy. Eliminate determiner
phrases and grammatical
modifiers.
5. Don’t Forget the Range of the Paper
Before
writing, writers decide the length of a paper and make an outline plan. They
follow and finish within decided parameters.
“Stay within the limit… or be ready to pay the price…” Tathagata Chatterjee
In fluency, fewer writers
forget and cross the limit. Later they end up with extra material. Now the
reduction costs them sacrificing some
essential part(s).
Writer(s) can avoid such drifts by
following the prescribed outline plan.
6. Out of Context Writing Pushes Away the Readers
Sometimes, the reader feels
irrelevancy while reading. This happens when some ‘Out of Context’ storyline disturbs the flow of the story added by the writer.
There is a reason behind it. The
writer has different references in his mind that may relate to the context. But
the reader is ignorant of those references.
That results in, the reader loses interest
and walks away.
The writer should stick to the plan.
Avoid adding any irrelevant material to the paper.
7. Conclusion
Doesn't Conclude the Subject
The conclusion is a fall of ‘Stage’s
Curtain’. It symbolizes the end of a happening. The writer summarizes all the
arguments of his paper. The conclusion makes a lasting impression on the reader.
The readers should feel the closing of a subject by concluding
remarks.
The conclusion should occupy 10%
of the whole paper.
Conclusion
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing” John Powell
Many mistakes relate to writing. No
hard and fast rule complies when handling such anomalies. Readers gain
trust when a flawless and well-written paper keeps the interest alive and
rolling.
The writer(s) can focus on the highlighted mistakes
to get better results.
