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3 Simple Steps for Writing Clear Medium Articles
Surprise! It’s not an accident
A lot of people dream of becoming professional writers. They sit down at the keyboard, dash off a few paragraphs, and publish the barely finished article.
After all, writing isn’t hard, and anyone can do it.
True. But clean, crisp, clear writing doesn’t come naturally. Excellent writers become excellent writers by intentional practice. Really phenomenal writers write so neatly that you barely notice you’re reading — the words are just a vehicle for the idea.
3 simple steps to clear writing
Fortunately, becoming a clear writer isn’t magic. It just takes time and practice.
As you write your articles and long form projects, ask yourself these three questions.
1. What am I trying to say?
Clear writing is impossible if you don’t have a clearly defined message. Before you even start writing, decide what you’re writing about.
If you only have a vague idea, jot down everything that even loosely relates to the issue. Think of it as a major mind dump. You might have 5 thoughts, or you might have 50. Get them all down.
