Tuesday, May 18, 2010

How to Decrease Writing Errors


Writing errors are very common in any writing compositions. Want to shave down the amount of errors that find their way into your writing? Here are a few ways to do it.


1. Write slower. You might be setting a pace that is too fast for your own good. While drafting rapidly is good, some folks really just need a little more time to let things take shape, lest produce text that's dripping in mistakes


2. Practice writing fast. If you really want to write fast, then practice it over and over. Being able to manage thoughts and verbalize them quickly can be trained in most people - but it's something you'll likely need to work on many times.


3. Use a professional writing software. Use available writing tools to your advantage. Many writing software will thoroughly clean up a large percentage of your writing errors, especially those that fall under mechanics, such as grammar, spelling and style.


4. Hire a second set of eyes. A human editor or proofreader can severely drive down your mistakes. That's what newspapers, magazines and other professional publications do, so it's something that's also likely to work for you.


5. Spend more time in the editing and proofreading stages. Some people just leave their text with tons of mistakes because they either skip or rush through the editing and proofreading stages. Always remember that you should spend as much time on those activities as you do on your draft if you really want to produce well-written text.

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