The Five Principles of Good Writing

Principle 1:  Good writers set a “purpose” for their writing. Setting a purpose for writing helps to provide direction and focus.  There are several types of purposes for writing such as persuasive, technical, professional, etc.

Principle 2: Good writers consider their audience. The audience is the group of people who will be reading the piece.  I have my audience (you) in mind when I write my articles. 

Principle 3: Good writers personally apply the writing process. This refers to beyond the standard writing process and reaches to setting the purpose, brainstorming, reorganizing and then beginning to prewrite phase.

Principle 4:  Good writers use all available resources. This is needed to fulfill the needs of the audience.  So, research is required even when I write my weekly articles for you!  I have to cross-reference, read through pages of research and then begin the writing process.

Principle 5:  Good writers use graphic organizers. Using organizers helps to create fluidity of the piece.  The organizer do what they are called – they organize.  The graphic organizers help students to brainstorm and then they can map out their story.  I personally enjoy using mind maps.  You can google Buzan Mind Maps for more information.