Steps to Writing a Good Story

-Our personal voice and style are an imprint, reflection of how
 we see ourselves, our world.

-Pick  your correct style and voice so that it truly fits the
 purpose of your writing and your audience.

- Use strong, colorful, and specific nouns and verbs

-Choose words that create the “right” feeling for your piece

-Use a thesaurus. Pick a word that best fits the meaning,
 feeling, and sound of your assignment.

-Avoid frequently used adjective- choose effective modifiers.

-Use figurative language to make your writing clear, concise,
 and creative. Examples include: simile, metaphor, and
 personification.
 

REWRITE IF:
- your writing is too general, too lifeless
- you're writing for the wrong reason
- your first draft is boring
- you use repeated words to start your sentences

USE THE FATPP FORMULA BEFORE YOU START ANY
PIECE OF WRITING:
F= Format
A= Audience
T= Topic
P= Purpose
P= Perspective

Be able to fill-in the FATPP formula BEFORE you begin your
writing.

These tips were shared by English teacher, Marla Annen-Ruiz, Rogers,Arkansas

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