Good communication usually depends on having great listening skills. In SFI, we don't often have that opportunity since many of our members are inactive.
Good writing skills haven't changed. They have remained the same since the beginning. The only thing that has changed is the language you are writing in has evolved, as has the usage of that language. Therefore, the rules I put here are for current language skills.
1. Write in the most common words in your own language. These will translate the best in other languages. Stay away from Colloquial terms, and words such as Colloquial itself. Too many syllables. You are trying to reach your reader and not show off your big words.
2.Try to ascertain what your reader is interested in reading. SFI is a specific audience, it is people trying to make money on the internet, just as you are. Stick with items that will help you and them be a success. Gain some perspective from reading your members profile, checking their todo list, and following them on the Forum or wherever you might find them. Often their Facebook page may give you some indication as to their personality.
For instance if they are buying large numbers of Tcredits to bid on auctions or play the games, then you have a clue that they will read your post when you mention some Auction and game tips.
3. Don't send rough drafts. I repeat, don't send rough drafts. Put some effort into your writing by cleaning up your work. Often in writing a rough draft we write like we speak. This is very inefficient writing. There are words that don't need to be there, and rambling creeps in. These take up space, making the translation more difficult., and confusing the reader. Try to cull these words so your writing is more to the point. Be sure that every word says something pertaining to your subject.
4. Watch for rambling, stay on subject. It is best to just have one subject in a message. Especially, if it has to be translated. Write more frequently than put all your thoughts into one message. Most people today depend more on pictures and videos for information than the written word. So use urls for these items, in case they don't have space for pictures or videos.
5. Leave a lot of white space. Use extra paragraphs. Keep them short. A paragraph of one or two sentences, usually no more that four is easier to digest.
6. Writing takes practice. Try to write something every day. Read it and edit it, then have others read it too. This gives you some perspective. Have a very thick skin when you ask others to critique your writing because it is easy to get upset and feel less than adequate. Remember that the number one writing skill is listening. Your critic might actually have a great point or two for you.
7. After you have edited the piece completely, then read it for the tone of your writing. Often when someone new to writing edits, the tone of the piece becomes harsh. Go back over it and soften your writing with a few kind words.
8. Stay focused. That is why using an outline is great. In information writing, it keeps you and the reader more focused on the important facts.
9. Always be sure to give credit when credit is due. Don't put someone's thoughts into your writing without giving them credit. It won't sound like you anyway, and give the writer a feeling that you might be hiding something and not being fully honest
10.Good writing comes with practice and reading great writing. A great place to read great writing is in quotes, and short sayings of competent individuals. The best way to improve writing is to improve what you read. Read twice as much as you write, and this alone will improve your writing skills.
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Good communication usually depends on having great listening skills. In SFI, we don't often have that opportunity since many of our members are inactive.
Good writing skills haven't changed. They have remained the same since the beginning. The only thing that has changed is the language you are writing in has evolved, as has the usage of that language. Therefore, the rules I put here are for current language skills.
1. Write in the most common words in your own language. These
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