In my opinion, my biggest are of strength in writing is my ability to clearly and fully convey an idea that is can be easily digested by the reader. No matter how complicated a story or a topic is, I can usually find a way to capture its essence and present it in a short and logical flow that can be easily understood by any audience. I think that this ability come from the fact that I always assume an objective view of my literature, to always write while keeping in mind the fact that the reader doesn’t have the information that I have. It is a skill that I have honed over the years working in a business environment, where pitching ideas in meetings is a common occurrence and being able to present a complicated idea in a short, understandable yet alluring manner is a job requirement. While most of my writing process is instinctive, I still follow a few basic guidelines to ensure that my writing remain comprehensible but not dull. For starter, I often open with the bottom line or the conclusion that I want my readers to reach. Having see the goal right out of the gate allows them to better follow my arguments without being lost. On other occasion I don’t reveal the whole ending but would still highlight the main theme. Secondly, I tend to avoid writing long sentences that can confuse the reader. While it is a simple rule to follow, I have to also be aware that although shorter sentences are simpler to grasp, it is also very bland and dull. A longer sentence can add depth and richness that gets the reader interested. As a compromise, I would alternate between long and short sentences to keep the readers on track while still keeping them hooked. Finding the write balance every time can be a major challenge, and it is what I have the most trouble with. I sometime slip and write overly complicated and long sentences stuffed with too many arguments. This is something that I want to improve for my TIB. To do so, I try to imitate some of the writing styles that I read on the opinion piece of the news. They often paint a vivid picture with their story but the reader can always keep track of the facts and arguments presented. If I keep doing so, I feel that my writing can be further developed
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