Real-world writing
​Lessons

Chapter 1
Writing fundamentals
wr1-0. Introduction
wr1-1. Choose simple words
wr1-2. More verbs less adjectives
wr1-3. Use the present tense
wr1-4. Compound your sentences
wr1-5. Keep paragraphs short
wr1-6. Use the past tense
wr1-7. Review

Chapter 2
Planning your message
wr2-0. Introduction
wr2-1. Start with the ending
wr2-2. Now start your beginning
wr2-3. Adjusting the middle
wr2-4. Captions add picture value
wr2-5. Headlines attract readers
wr2-6. Review

Chapter 3
Writing with purpose
wr3-0. Introduction
wr3-1. Feature you
wr3-2. A short video script
wr3-3. Press release
wr3-4. Business cover letter
wr3-5. Instruction manual
wr3-6. Review

Chapter 4
No this
wr4-0. Introduction
wr4-1. No alphabet soup
wr4-2. No abbreviations
wr4-3. No contractions
wr4-4. No slang and no swearing
wr4-5. No misspelling
wr4-6. Never misspell names
wr4-7. Review

Lesson

wr1-0. Introduction

​In this chapter, you will focus on making it easy for your reader to read your writing. 

Do not worry about grammar. Do not worry about spelling (for now).
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Think only about ways to make your message as simple as possible so your audience understands  your message as quickly as possible.

Tip
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Spelling help.  Get free online help grammarly.com

Grammar help. Get a print copy of The Elements of Style by EB White. There have been many versions written by others but make sure the author is EB White.
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