You have been writing since you learned your first letters. From writing one sentence in first grade to five-page essays in final year. It feels like your pen has never left the paper, and the reality is that it won't leave it any time soon. Most professions will require you to write - whether it's an expense report or an email, so it would be in your best interest to know how to write well and all the rules that come with it. Writing is and always will be important because you will always write whether you enjoy doing it or not. That being said, here are some key writing rules you need to know: punctuation, sentence sequence, spelling, tense, and audience. These rules will become your best friend in the professional world when you no longer write just for a grade. Even if you're writing something as simple as a birthday card, you still need to follow the rules of writing and grammar. To begin with, punctuation is essential when writing because it allows the author to express emotions in writing. You must take ...