A few weeks ago, a friend who’s applying for a new job asked me to check his cover letter. He knows I have a background in hiring and career advice; so wanted to get my thoughts.

The content of the letter was great. He did a great job explaining why he’s a good fit. My only feedback was that his cover letter didn’t sound like him at all! It sounded like something anyone could write.

“This letter doesn’t do your personal style any justice,” I said. He’s a person with a cheerful personality who’s really thoughtful. But I couldn’t sense that in his letter. 

A writing style is unique because of the writer’s personality. I think we all know that intuitively

Without a doubt, writing is the most important skill in my life. Better writing helped me to think and communicate better, which resulted in more happiness and career opportunities.

It’s the skill I apply the most. And it took me time and plenty of trial and error to learn. So in this article, I’ll share 15 brief tips you can instantly apply to your writing without studying the craft for years. These tips will help you to stand with your words.

1. Keep it brief

Short writing forces you to be clear. Because our thoughts are usually abstract and all over the place, our writing tends to be the same. 

You can avoid that by always aiming to be as brief as possible.