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How to develop a

Natural Writ ing Stylein business communications

@klarit idotcom

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Want to develop a more natural writing style?

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In writing, what does it mean that something sounds natural?

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It feels like someone is talking to

You!

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Hi, I’m Ivan Walsh

@KlaritiDotCom

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Who do you see?

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1. Write for one person

Entertain yourselfEntice them

Try to connect

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Empathize

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2. we’re al l the same

thoughtsfeelings

senses

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Ask questions

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3. Create a dialogue

Ask questionsInvite the reader in

Encourage them

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Stories help…but

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4. Stories give context

But not manipulativeif authentic

If too strategic

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Over usingYOU

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5. Be careful with You

Or inclusiveCan sound Buddy Buddy

Or disrespectful

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Ask for Advice

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6. Ask for advice

Make sure to respondEncourage engagement

Share what you learnt

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Put others FIRST

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Learn to reallyLISTEN

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Be willing to help others

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Teach, Don’t

PREACH

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Takeaways

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1. Write for one2. Empathize3. Ask Questions4. Share real stories5. Be careful with ‘you’

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Thanks, Ivan

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