Going from Good to Great in Writing with Paul Duke

Writing Tutor and Coach, Paul Duke, shares what distinguishes a good piece of writing from a great one and how coaching can help learners become great writers.KEY TALKING POINTSTeaching vs. Tutoring vs. CoachingPaul explains the differences between teaching, tutoring, and coaching, emphasising the focus on introducing subject matter, improving existing skills, and achieving specific goals, respectively.Characteristics of Great WritingPaul highlights the importance of precision, clarity, persuasiveness, and engagement in great writing, emphasising its power to change the reader's thinking and entertain.Tips for Developing Writing SkillsPaul shares tips for coaches to help students develop writing skills, including thoughtful analysis of strengths and weaknesses, customised programs, targeted feedback, and iterative revision.ABOUTPaul is a Canadian English teacher, writer, content creator, and coach who works with writers to develop and enhance their skills. In addition to being the co-host of the Trouble With Writing Podcast, he is also known on Youtube as The Grammar Detective. On that channel, he hosts the weekly livestream Hard-Boiled English Live, and the web series English Weirdness. Recently, he has launched a brand new Youtube channel focused on English writing skills called The Writing Workshop.Learn more about Paul's work by following him on LinkedIn here.TRANSCRIPTWatch with closed captions.SUPPORTSay thanks with coffee.JOIN OUR EVENTSUpcoming lives and workshopsPODCASTING TRAINING AND SERVICESVisit Communicating for Impact hereCREDITSProducer Laura WilkesEditor Haven TsangThanks to our fab guest, Paul Duke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.