“You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.” ― Jodi Picoult

Most of us write every single day and good Writing Skills allow us to communicate our ideas and thoughts with clarity and comfort to the target audience. Writing has always been a standard on which an individual’s learning and intellect is judged ever since school. This continues to hold good at work place and even in casual communication. The reader will form a concrete opinion about the writer based on the content, presentation and errors (if any) which helps in image formation about the writer.

In these pandemic times, when each and every activity which bridges the gap between the outside world and the individuals at home clearly involves a virtual touch. A phase when work from home, online education and shopping becomes a reality; thrust over effective written communication has proliferated.

In the professional set up, writing skills demonstrate the class of work done and thus clearly comprehends the competence of the personnel. Numerous establishments get the primary impression of their prospective employees through the communication pattern displayed in their resume, cover letter and email exchanges.

• First and foremost, elementary understanding of the notions of vocabulary and writing are a must.
• Writing short and simple sentences to form an affinity with the reader. This focuses on the target audience of the write up (for job seekers a thoughtful crisp summary of their career path is accurate and so on).
• “What exercise is to body, reading is to mind” ; a perfect reading regime helps to go hand in hand with the latest trends and patterns in writing.
• Forming a framework of the content beforehand and after completion of writing a thorough scan for errors and discrepancies remains unbeatable till date.
• Connecting to a professional to seek help if required, trying out new topics each time and repeating such pattern regularly will definitely show good results.

Professional Writing is somehow an intricate process which comprises of varied skills each for formation, drafting and editing. Skilful Writers are expected to grasp the idea swiftly and interpret primary content precisely. Some spheres of professional writing require expert technical knowledge like Scientific and Legal Writing. However, most areas need comprehensive soft skills which are able to establish audience for themselves via Blogging and Creative Writing.

• Research abets the writer in assimilating the precise knowledge concerning the subject, as often it is observed writers are expected to write about topics unknown to them. Hitting upon literal source is definitely vital in this fast paced world.
• Laying out a logical framework for the structure of the passage is an outstanding practice to cater to added viewers. Furthermore, proficiency of laying out sentences and paras in the most persuasive manner undeniably pulls together more eyeballs.
• Editing one’s own work and trying to get better at it in the form of spelling correction, re-drafting, re-writing the article and curtailing irrelevant phrases is more like the sharpening of a knife.
• Weighing over i.e. time management is critical in every field including writing, to gain efficiency and avoid wasteful actions.

The process of applying for a job is a pathway to success in any individual’s career and is directly influenced by writing skills. The structure of the job application is formatted in a way which is directly linked with the exposition of the writing talent of the applicant.

• A Resume is a short, crisp, accurate and compelling narrative of an applicant’s goals, skills and achievements. So the choice of words which convey massive information requires an extensive formatting and repetition of words and phrases so as to leave a brilliant mark on the Recruiter.
• Creative Writing Skill in a persuasive tone, usage of multiple paras to showcase technical skills are to be used to frame a cover letter and is a priceless opportunity to display the applicant’s expertise.
• Sharing an email for scheduling an interview without spelling or typing irregularities and further sharing across a brief thank you message to interviewers to re-state your interest on the job position is a superb platform to showcase writing talent.

A handful of individuals have an inborn talent for Writing, however for others it can be developed and evolved with practice and appropriate guidance. Nowadays it’s an upcoming trend of hiring a dedicated professional for each type of troubleshooting required has gained heights and the market has become more products centric and focussed. This helps in the ease of identifying the problematic areas individually and evolving specific strategies for improvement at a professional level.

• Solving grammar games and quizzes is on the dot even for the most qualified writers and aids in polishing their skills and keeps them updated with the latest lingo.
• Sentence structure and selection of words should be motivated by the audience group. Practicing writing for varied audience groups and paying assisted attention to detail helps in improving.
• Reading aloud in front of a mirror or a self-recording camera helps to hang on to the awkward phrases used throughout the write up and is a true benchmark of quality assurance.
• Framing the sentences in the most natural flow hooks up the reader till the end. So, much emphasis on the sentence structure and formation helps to maintain standards.
• Challenging oneself each day with new skills and targets is vulnerable to focus on the most needed improvement.
• Treating brain with a variety of write ups to be read each day and exposing it towards quality writing, helps the trainee learn the clarity in usage of the knowledge so gained.

To sum up Expert Writing competence is an assurance that there remains no cavity between what’s in the intellect and on the document. This is an imperative Soft Skill and can be improved with practice over time.

Good Luck!!