Rules of Writing

Rules of Writing Live them, love them, learn them, USE THEM!

Types of formal writing Essays Transactive pieces writing from an informed writer to a less informed reader Research essays Other types of transactive writing persuasive essay business letter proposal review commentary editorial writing letter to editor interview written speech brochure consumer information feature article instructions Formal Writing

Informal Writing • Types • Personal narrative • Fiction • Short story • Novel • Graphic novel • Comic • Poetry

Rules of Formal Writing • Do not use pronouns • I • We • Me • Us • They • You is sometimes accepted, but not in an accusatory manner.

Rules of Formal Writing • Do not use contractions • Can’t • Won’t • Don’t • Couldn’t • They’re • Etc. • This will eliminate silly mistakes in using the wrong word.

Rules of Formal Writing • Never complain • Never whine • Never foot-stomp • Never accuse others

Rules of Formal Writing • Keep your emotions out of it! • Keep your passion, but watch your writing.

Rules of Formal Writing • Always know what you are talking about • Research • Be informative • Be concise

Rules of Formal Writing • ALWAYS perform P.R.I.D.E.

Rules of Informal Writing • Rules of grammar apply • Rules of punctuation apply • Know what the rules are and how to break them

Rules of Writing

Rules of Writing

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