What is good writing
For some, writing can come easy and for others writing can unfortunately be difficult. Many wonder, “What makes good writing?” Personally I feel that writing is well written when the author wants and believes he or she can write well. Good writing also has a defined purpose which makes a clear point. It is important that when defining a purpose the author uses descriptive detail and conveys detailed imagery. The passage must be organized and flow with good structure. Writing can easily be written well by using a wide variety of vocabulary. Writing that is well written must be focused on one topic and maintain the topic throughout the passage. It is crucial that writing appeals to the reader. By simply starting a passage off with an interesting question, fact or statement it is simple to persuade a reader that the writing is written well. One easy way to create good writing is by brainstorming your thoughts. Although a passage can start off well it can be considered bad writing if a reader finds numerous punctuation, grammar and, unorganized thoughts. At first the writing may seem unorganized and unstructured however; good writing is bad writing revised.
What isn't good writing
Poor quality writing can usually be improved. Poor writing seems to have no focus and can scramble back and forth from thought to thought. It is important that writing is written while remembering the feelings of the audience and the purpose of the passage. The structure and flow of the passage is important in keeping the reader’s attention. When ignoring the reader the quality of the writing lessens. Poor quality writing has no detail, and the information is unrelated and doesn’t support the point of the passage. Poor writing might also include punctuation and spelling mistakes which can confuse the reader. A reader can become bored and confused by repetitive language and puzzling vocabulary. A readers mind can also be lead off track by using too many unnecessary words. Creativity is important for good writing. By closing the door to creativity in a passage it could be considered poor quality writing.
