How Does Your Writing Sound?

Yes, sound.

The best way to find out if your cover letter makes sense, flows well and is grammatically correct is to read it aloud.

This may feel stupid to you, reading aloud what you could just lay your eyes on. However, it’s a technique that will open your eyes to things you wouldn't find otherwise.

When you read out loud, the phrasing and the stops are different than when you read silently. Also, the words you choose make a difference in how well your sentences and thoughts flow. When I read my own writing aloud, I root out duplicated words and misplaced commas and find the flaws that hinder the message I want to convey. The result is language that is more conversational, and, hopefully, more influential.

So, try it. A few minutes of quality control will enhance your message, your image and, ultimately, your results.