The Writers Way: Seven Maxims for Writing Success

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The Writers WaySeven Maximsfor Writing Success

• Johnson County Community College
• ENGL 121
• Matthew W. Schmeer

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Maxim 1

• To learn to write,
• you must first unlearn.

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Maxim 2

• Its okay to break the rules,
• but you better be able
• to explain the rules.

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Maxim 3

• Spelling counts.
• So does grammar.
• And punctuation.
• But not as much as you think.

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Maxim 4

• Find your purpose.

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Maxim 5

• Its all about the audience.

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Maxim 6

• Make the connection.

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Maxim 7

• You are not finished until
• the words no longer need you.