Summary of how to write with syle

As a student of any kind, there is a lot of writing involved. Sometimes, depending on the writing topic, I get nervous because I feel my paper won't sound smart enough or I wont be able to fulfill the requirements of the paper. Kurt Vonnegut; however has eight quick and easy steps to "Write with style."

Step one is Find a subject you care about. In other words, if you have to do a class assignment with the topic already given to you, then get familiar with the subject. (Vonnegut 1036) states, "It is the genuine caring, and not your games with language, which will be the most compelling and seductive elements in your style." Kurt is suggesting that if you know what you are talking about, then it will reflect in your writing. Step two is Do not ramble though. For the most part, that is self explanatory, but I understand the stress of trying to meet the desired length requirements for class, but that is where step one comes in handy. when you know exactly what you are trying to say, you won't ramble. Step three is keep it simple. Don't try to get too broad on the subject and try to do try to stay on topic the best you can. Step four is have the guts to cut. In other words, if the sentence doesn't fit with the topic of your essay, then take the sentence out. Step five, six, and seven are all alike in a way. They are all basically saying that you should try to make sure that what you are writing makes sense and that the reader will understand what you are trying to say and not get confused. Step five is Sound like yourself. Write in a way that comes naturally, don't try to sound smart. Step six is say what you mean to say. Step seven is pity the reader. Understand that you know what you are talking about, but others don't. Don't assume you are making perfect sense and try to think about your audience when you are writing. The final step in writing with style is For really detailed advice. This step is informing writers to be interesting and have fun things to talk about to capture the reader.

So, the next time you have a paper to type and the anxiety sets in, just think of these eight steps so you can remember how to be yourself, keep it simple, be interesting, and stay on topic. You will be able to get through the paper and know exactly how it needs to be written.