Of Officers Better | Sample Pen Picture

Where are they going? Is this officer ready for the next rank?


Before we look at the samples, you must understand what "better" means in this context. A superior pen picture is not longer; it is more dense with evidence.

A weak pen picture describes what an officer is.
A strong pen picture proves how the officer operates.

To write these pictures effectively, you need the right arsenal of words. Swap out generic words for these "power words" to make your description better.

You cannot say "he is better" unless you provide a yardstick. Use these phrases:

Where are they going? Is this officer ready for the next rank?


Before we look at the samples, you must understand what "better" means in this context. A superior pen picture is not longer; it is more dense with evidence.

A weak pen picture describes what an officer is.
A strong pen picture proves how the officer operates.

To write these pictures effectively, you need the right arsenal of words. Swap out generic words for these "power words" to make your description better.

You cannot say "he is better" unless you provide a yardstick. Use these phrases: