1. Escape broad sentences that are unnecessary. Don't bother writing a sentence just to fill space if it isn't going to hold relevance or substance.
2. Don't put more than three numbers (three spelled out) in a sentence. If a reader has to juggle more than two numbers even, he or she will have to reread it more than once to avoid confusion.
3. Redundancy is a major flaw in young writing today. Kids feel as though they need to reach the quota for their thousand word essay so they will reword the same sentences over and over again...don't do that. Saying the same thing twice is pointless and takes away from your credibility as a writer.
4. Avoid using quotes just for the sake of using quotes. If a person has something significant to the story use it to back up the point you are trying to make. Throwing in arbitrary quotes can hurt your piece and confuse your points.
5. Stay on track! Don't go off on tangents within your own story. Every piece has a point to it and it's your job to convey your ideas in a clear, concise manner
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