Good writers :
focus on a writing goal ( main idea)
balance process and product
connect reading and writing
allow for cultural and literary background
do authentic writing ( content- write what you know)
organize their thoughts
fit discourse form to what they are trying to express
are familar with writing conventions
have a wide vocabulary (they can say exactly what they mean)
know mechanics of writing
are able to step outside the box
do pre writing
do drafting,
obtain feedback from peers
revise( rewrite, rewrite)
think of the ART of writing as well as the Science
read other writers work
vary sentence length
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