Simplicity - Good writing usually aligns with the saying ‘the simple, the better’. Many people think that good writing means using flowery language and uncommon words and expressions
Unity - If you’re writing about something, it is very likely you have much to say about it. For your writing to be considered as good, you are required to state your ideas in a meaningful and logical manner so that they seem connected.
Focus - Connecting to the previous trait, i.e. unity, another important quality for good writing is focus. Not only is focus important for your overall writing, it is absolutely crucial to maintain a sense of flow and unity in your writing.
Authority - A good piece of writing always incorporates a sense of authority, ensuring the reader the writer knows exactly what he’s talking about. A composition is good if the writer seems to be well-informed and credible about the subject that he’s discussing.
Grammar - It is needless to say that you need good grammar skills in order to craft a good piece of writing. As a writer, you are supposed to follow the grammatical rules of Standard English precisely.
Word Choice - As a writer, you are supposed to know your way with words. English happens to be one of the languages where there are multiple words for the same idea.
Conciseness - This is an important quality that distinguishes good writing from bad writing. To be concise means to avoid unnecessary words and fillers because they distract your readers. Sometimes people may deliberately use unnecessary words.
Style - Your writing style is what makes your writing unique and sets it apart from all the other writers out there. Your writing style plays a great role in determining whether your writing is good or bad.
Writing Form - All writing is not the same and there are different forms of writing to which the writer needs to adapt his style and content. A good academic writer is not necessarily a good short story writer
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