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The largest single change most people have to make in order to write effectively is to move from a passive to an active attitude. Instead of trying draft after draft to see if something “sounds right,” you must define precisely what you want to accomplish with each writing project.

To arrive at a written product that you like, you first must identify what you like. Think about the messages you have received. Which ones were readable? Which ones struck you just right? Which ones caused you to take the action the reader wanted you to take?

On a piece of paper, list at least five elements you feel make an effective memo, letter or report. (Writing means writing. Running an idea through your mind or “thinking about” five elements is not the same as listing them on paper. Getting into the habit of listing ideas, or outlining or taking notes on paper moves you closer to better writing.)