Your Writing is Your Fingerprint

​As you no doubt already know, writing can be either personal or impersonal. But did you know that it is always communicating information about your real self? And as such it is more than the mechanical means of sharing one's thoughts, it is also a way to telegraph the hidden depth of your personality. Perhaps for this reason, we are deeply enamored with some writers and abhorred by others who are just shitty people. That's being said, if you want to write well, you better read and learn from the best examples. Besteller list items, anything by Hemmingway, and even New York Times op-eds are your best bet to become a better, more engaging author. 

Just as there are noteworthy things you should mention in your writing, so are there horrible things you should avoid like plague. Ahead are 5 don't of writing you should studiously avoid boosting your chances of gripping your reader's attention and making a great impression

• 1.Do Not Plagiarize
• This one is as self-explanatory as it is important. Whereas it is okay to use wow types of essays for inspiration, you should not copy and paste them directly, no matter how tempting it is.
• 2.Do Not Pander
• Do not write about what you think the audience wants to read. Instead, be as candid and direct as possible. Try to stand out by being your true self.
• 3.Do Not Procrastinate
• Do not postpone your writing until the last moment. Otherwise, you won't have enough time to execute it at the expected level of quality.
• 4.Do Not Be Too Personal
• It is generally not the best of ideas to wax poetic about your romantic life or describe in detail your illness. The same applies to confessions of all sorts.
• 5.Do Not Be Overconfident
• Nothing repels as effectively as a relentless show-off. While it is normal to broach the subject of your knowledge and skills, it should not come off as bragging.