Going from Good to Great in Writing with Paul Duke

Going from Good to Great in Writing with Paul Duke

Author: TESOL Pop March 12, 2024 Duration: 13:55

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 POINTS


Teaching vs. Tutoring vs. Coaching

Paul 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 Writing

Paul 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 Skills

Paul shares tips for coaches to help students develop writing skills, including thoughtful analysis of strengths and weaknesses, customised programs, targeted feedback, and iterative revision.



ABOUT

Paul 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.


TRANSCRIPT

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CREDITS

Producer Laura Wilkes

Editor Haven Tsang

Thanks to our fab guest, Paul Duke.


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