1. Traits ofTraits of
Effective WritingEffective Writing
Your favorite authors use the traits of effectiveYour favorite authors use the traits of effective
writing. That’s how they produce their bestwriting. That’s how they produce their best
stories. Always keep the following traits instories. Always keep the following traits in
mind when you write. If you follow them, youmind when you write. If you follow them, you
will do your best work.will do your best work.
2. 1. Stimulating Ideas
Good writing includes:
• Important ideas
• Accurate information
• Interesting details
• Clear message or purpose
3. Logical Organization
Good writing is well organized
∆ The opening catches the reader’s
attention.
∆ The middle is well developed and answers
the reader’s questions.
∆ The ending ties things together and
leaves the reader with something to
think about.
4. Personal Voice
o In the best writing, you can hear the
writer’s voice.
o Voice is a special way a writer
expresses ideas and feelings.
o Voice depends on who you are writing
to: the audience.
5. Original Word
Choice
Good writing contains well-chosen
words.
• Vivid Verbs:
fizzle cringe
wheeze
• Specific Nouns:
Dalmatian shack
mango
• Colorful Adjectives:
Clumsy brilliant tender
