One very simple way to make your writing more interesting is to use an active, rather than passive, voice. To explain the difference, would you rather do something or have something done to you? Being aware of the voice you are using can make a huge impact on your writing. Look at these examples:
Active She called the puppy Winston
Passive The puppy was called Winston
Active Her husband bought her flowers
Passive The flowers were bought by her husband
See the difference? Active sentences are direct, action-based and seem more interesting whereas passive sentences appear cold and impersonal in comparison.
One final piece of advice: be careful not to mix the active and passive voice (if you must use it) in the same sentence. For instance:
She did the washing, which was left out to dry
This starts well with an active voice (“She did the washing”) but then slips into passive mode (“which was left out to dry”). As the same person both did the washing and left the clothes to dry, this sentence would be better worded:
She did the washing and left it out to dry.
