Essence of Good Writing

Writing is a specialised skill. Even those with an inborn talent, as well as those with lesser talent can improve their writing skills with practice over the years. Good writing should be 'comprehensive' and 'accurate' and should engage the reader's attention (Rankin 2001). Such writing skills will help in making lucid arguments and clarifying issues by increasing the depth, clarity, logical reasoning and creativity in the work (Redman 2001).The following essay will discuss the importance of good writing with particular emphasis on how to construct variety and write coherent paragraphs and essays.

"I believe myself that a good writer doesn't really need to be told anything except to keep at it." (Chinua Achebe). As the father of African literature stated, anyone can be a great writer with persistency and more effort. Writing is a skill that enables its owner to convert his ideas and information into written text for safekeeping, publishing, or communicating with others.