5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become a Better Writer
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The document outlines five practical steps to enhance writing skills: read good books to improve vocabulary and grammar, practice storytelling to effectively convey ideas, connect with fellow writers for support and insights, commit to regular writing practice, and invest in writing education through resources like books and blogs. Each step focuses on actionable strategies to build a better writing foundation. Overall, it emphasizes continuous learning and sharing within the writing community.
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become a Better Writer
- 1. 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Be a Better Writer www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 2. 1. Pick up a good book • Reading allows you to appreciate the written word • It opens you up to different writing styles, thus improving your own Image: thejbird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lac- bac/4678566829/sizes/m/in/photostream/) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 3. 1. Pick up a good book • It improves your spelling and grammar • It widens your vocabulary Image: elginwx (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92239147@N00/462868700/sizes/m/in/photostream/) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 4. 2. Practice story telling “I think telling a story is the best way to make a point…Without a story, it doesn’t stick with people.” ~ Barbara Corcoran Source: Mixergy interview with Andrew Warner (http://mixergy.com/barbara- corcoran-shark-interview/) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 5. 2. Practice story telling • Stories SELL, so learn to story-tell. • Stories can be used to simplify abstract notions. • Being able to put concepts into words (using stories) is one of the most important skills that any good writer must have Image: BiblioArchives / LibraryArchives (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbird/19650368/sizes/m/in/photostream ) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 6. 3. Hang out with the right writers • Need ideas, tips, guidance, or critiques? Writers—the ones who are out in the trenches can give you what you need straight up. Image: izzyplante (http://www.flickr.com/photos/izzyplante/40464446/sizes/m/in/photostream/) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 7. 3. Hang out with the right writers Writing blogs you can check out right now: • Make A Living Writing http://www.makealivingwriting.com/ • The Renegade Writer http://www.therenegadewriter.com/ • Productive Writers http://productivewriters.com/ • Absolute Write http://absolutewrite.com/ • All Freelance Writing http://allfreelancewriting.com/ • The Well-Fed Writer http://wellfedwriter.com/ www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 8. 4. Practice, practice, practice! • There’s no getting around this one. • Do it everyday, even when you don’t feel like it. • Do it now. SERIOUSLY. Need ideas? Search #writingprompt on Twitter and starting writing. Source: John Althouse Cohen (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johncohen/55582632/sizes/m/in/photostream/) www.beafreelancewriter.com
- 9. 5. Educate yourself Invest in your writing education. This will enable you to improve your skills and get where you want to be while minimizing mistakes. • Read books on writing • Find a mentor • Bookmark the blogs mentioned in this presentation and be a regular reader • Take a course www.beafreelancewriter.com Source: sterlic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlic/5559534294/)
- 10. 5. Educate yourself Invest in your writing education. This will enable you to improve your skills and get where you want to be while minimizing mistakes. • Read books on writing • Find a mentor • Bookmark the blogs mentioned in this presentation and be a regular reader • Take a course www.beafreelancewriter.com Source: sterlic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlic/5559534294/)