STEP SIX
Organize to Help Your Readers Understand
Develop a feel for the rhythm of your words
Enhance flow by varying sentence openers, structure, and length
Use transitions to unify thoughts
Separate items with numbers or bullets
Well-written sentences and paragraphs will not move readers to take action unless the document has a logical and coherent structure. In plain language, it needs to be well organized. Think of organizing text as the next step after ensuring that your words, phrases, and sentences flow with a pleasing rhythm.
You may want to start by training your mind to select and differentiate bits of information when you hear or read them. Before you begin writing your document, jot down the key ideas you need to get across. ...
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