6-C Writing Tips

1. Think of your reader. Don't make your story too complicated for your reader.
2. Have long, nice sentences that have a flow to them. Don't write short, choppy sentences.
3. Use strong words, such as verbs or adjectives.
4. Use details, such as interesting characteristics.
5. Make sure you always start a new paragraph when a new person speaks.
6. Start with a strong beginning. It tells your reader that though there may be some dull parts in the book, it is going to be a good story.
7. Find a subject that interests you.
8. Use commas and other punctuation correctly, because it makes it clearer for the reader.
9. Make sure you always keep your reader's attention. Use detail and excitement to make your story interesting.
10. Capitalize the first letter of a sentence, the pronoun "I," proper nouns, and other important things.
11. Create a plot that agrees with the setting. Have your setting go along with your plot.
12. Make sure that you like your writing, and make sure that it makes sense.
13. When you're typing, don't fool around with fancy fonts, because you waste time.
14. Write what you want to. Don't be pressured into writing what other people want.
15. Use illustrations to help you and the reader.