Generally, we produce the writing by a template, either an
inner, unconscious template or an outer, explicit template. The
template is usually designed to make sure that we, as writers,
cover everything we should, but it is not necessarily the order
of the reader's interest.
To reorganize--which is to reconsider most powerfully for
the reader's needs--you might follow any one of, or all of, these
guidelines:
- Outline your draft now that you know all that you have to
say.
- Check your beginning sentence to see that it spills the beans.
- Check your ending sentence to make sure that it details next
steps.
- Check your ending sentence to make sure that it is emphatic.
- If you are trying to persuade, make sure that you have used
time as your persuader.
- Especially in writing that is more essay-style, check paragraphs
for conclusive topic sentences.
- If you are dealing with a difficult tone problem, use a careful,
logical organization.
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