Word Choice

I've been writing a lot of emails and cover letters lately and the realization of how important word choice is has really caught my attention.

It's becoming a habit of mine now to check the definitions of certain words and decide if that is really what I want to say before I move on to the next thought. Choosing words correctly is so important for conveying your message properly and presenting yourself in the best way possible.

Check out this web resource I found to help improve writing style through proper word choice: Writing Center Word Choice Style Section.

The section is broken up into six sub-sections that each touch on a specific issue in word choice. My favorite is the sub-section entitled "Use Concrete, Sensory Language". I love when a piece of writing can send its message in fewer words rather than a long winding piece.

No matter what your major or path in life is, effective writing plays a very important role in harnessing your success.

Thanks for reading!

Jewel's Random TidBits - I spent an extra special amount of time choosing my words for this posting. :)