Michele H's Tips on How to Write Persuasively

Persuasive writing is important in almost every piece of writing in the world around us. Whether writing a business letter to apply for a specific job, writing on an essay, or just writing your opinion in an article; you will almost always be using some type of persuasion. So, what do we need to have in our writing that will better persuade our audience?

The following is a list of things to help your writing out:

• Before writing your essay or article, make a list of the different points and qualifications that are in favor of your position.
• Always consider the opposing side and make a list of what the arguments against your position on the topic are.
• Be sure to address the arguments in your piece, along with the reasons why you disagree with the opposing arguments.
• Remember, if you can prove valid information to prove the opposing arguments wrong, you will usually persuade the audience to your side of the topic.
• Provide examples or statistics in favor of your position on the subject.
• Always make sure that your writing is organized, grouping like points and qualifications in the same paragraphs.

Along with all these things, the most important thing you can do to be persuasive in your writing, is to be knowledgeable on the topic you are writing on. If you as the writer are not familiar with your topic, you will most likely not be able to persuade your audience to your side. If you are knowledgeable, clear, and provide good reasons, you will always be able to persuade someone to think about your position on a topic.