Don't Write What You Think . . . Write What You Mean

Have you ever tried to write something and thought, "I know what I'm trying to say, but I have no idea how to make this happen."?

If so, don't worry! It happens to the best of us. Words are hard—they're not always consistent or easy to read. And when it comes to writing, sometimes the most important thing we need is some clarity and consistency in our writing style.

Language is the most powerful tool at our disposal, and it can be used to change the world if we're not careful. We often think that what we say is what people hear, but in reality, they hear the words we use and then choose to interpret them based on their own experiences and beliefs. This means that using language that tells the reader what you meant, not just what you thought, can be a great way to influence your audience.

The difference between a good writer and a great one is the ability to take what you're thinking, and put it into words. It's easy to get stuck in your head, and not know how to express what you want to say. This can leave your writing sounding dry, or even flat-out confusing.

When you're writing for yourself (or for others), you have to get inside your head and figure out what your motivations are for each word and how those words will affect the person who reads them. If you try to write in a way that sounds like you're thinking about someone else instead of thinking about yourself, then your writing will probably sound fake or insincere. And that's not good! You want your words to be real and truthful. So forget about how people will react if they don't agree with your words and focus on getting things right on the page instead.

A lot of times, people will go so far as to justify their own opinions with facts and evidence. This can be very convincing if done well, but not always if your arguments are based on assumptions instead of facts (or even worse: if they aren't even specific enough to be called facts).

So how do you avoid this? The best way is just by being honest with yourself about what your opinion actually means before you start writing! Be careful not only about what kind of evidence or arguments support your opinion—make sure there's something for them! And remember: nothing says "right" more than writing a great sentence or two about why the idea is so good. It's also important to remember that not all opinions are created equal. Some opinions are more significant than others—and the more important ones are often more difficult to express.

If you want to be a better writer, the best thing you can do is read other people's work and try to figure out why they wrote what they did. If there's no answer, that means you probably need to think harder about what your opinion actually means and why someone might disagree with it. The most important thing here is that if you're going to write anything at all—whether it's an article on a topic or an essay—you should always be sure that there's something strong enough in support of the argument that makes sense and makes sense alone.

In Conclusion

Writing in a way that's clear and concise means that the reader can easily understand what you're trying to say. It also allows them to get right down to the point of your message (which is another reason why this is so important). Writing in a way that's clear and concise also makes it easier for readers to take action on your message (by sharing it or acting on it).

If you're writing about something new, make sure your language is clear and concise. You can use words like "often" or "in most cases." If you're talking about something that was always true but doesn't necessarily need to be repeated every time someone asks about it, like "the sky is blue," try using the word "blue."

And most importantly, don't just tell the readers what they already know—tell them something new!