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| Can I really be a good writer? |
Have you lately developed a passion for writing, or do you already write and aspire to be a great author? Well, this article ought to provide the solution. There are some universal things that you must do to become good at your work, regardless of whether your interest is in writing poems, short stories, essays and articles, or even a book. We all write every day, whether it's for emails, social media posts, school assignments, or documents for our jobs, but some writing tasks take more talent than others. You can do a lot of things to improve your writing, some of which are covered below:
Be a good reader.
You might not be very surprised to find that writing and reading are interdependent. You may also be aware of the value of developing a habit of reading for pleasure. Being a good reader has many advantages for everyone, but this article focuses on the advantages for writers. Here are a few of these advantages:
• Increasing your vocabulary can be accomplished by becoming a better reader. Reading constantly exposes your mind to a variety of words and terminologies. In the end, this increases your vocabulary, which is a collection of words in a language, and enables you to use these words creatively to appeal to readers.
• Learning to read well can help you understand how other people create their work; for instance, you can learn the writing philosophies of other authors, which can help you hone your own. Reading will help you improve your work, sometimes even unwittingly, whether it be in poetry, short fiction, essays, or articles.
• You might gain inspiration for your work by learning to read well. There are numerous well-known authors whose works have served as inspiration for others; you might be shocked to discover about William Shakespeare's well-known play: Romeo and Juliet that its source was Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet, a lengthy narrative poem by another author - English poet Arthur Brooke.
Shakespeare’s principal source for the plot was The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet (1562), a long narrative poem by the English poet Arthur Brooke, who had based his poem on a French translation of a tale by the Italian Matteo Bandello.
- Britannica
Write, write and write more
Practice makes perfect. Yes, you've probably heard that adage before, and to be a successful writer yourself, you'll need to possess it. Even if you don't think your writing is all that good, you come closer to perfection as you devote more and more time to it. How?
• Regular writing helps you develop technical writing skills by enhancing your grammar, etc.
• Regular writing might enhance your ability to think.
• Developing or identifying your writing style might be aided by regular writing.
• When you observe growth in your writing, consistent writing might help you get inspired or passionate about it.
Request Feedback
Allow others to critique your work and learn from the positives. Yes, that is yet another step toward becoming a good writer. You've probably heard that you'll never know if you never try, but this time we're saying you'll never know if you never share your work. Consider this well-known biblical quotation:
"Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed?"
That is essentially why you should consider sharing your work with others. Some of the reasons are as follows:
• The feedback you receive can help you improve in areas where you are lacking, allowing you to perfect your work.
• The feedback you receive can help you gain confidence.
• Receiving feedback can help you enjoy your work and avoid procrastination.
Avoid Discouraging Yourself
One thing that many writers or artists experience is the feeling that their work isn't very good. You might tear them up, burn them, and feel ashamed that you could produce such work. If you truly want to excel at your job, you must provide yourself with the necessary motivation. You may not have yet reached the level you desire, but you must believe that you are on your way, and that with all of your hard work, your work will eventually become great.
Write to Yourself
Write in a way that makes you feel at ease and in your own style, and write what you would want to read. This will allow you to enjoy your writing and focus most of your writing efforts on your work. This will also help to make your work more interesting to others, even if you are writing it for yourself. You know what? There are undoubtedly people who can relate to, enjoy, and appreciate your work out there.
Conclusion
That was all we knew about how to become a good writer. We hope that the knowledge you have gained will help you on your journey as a writer. Always read, write, and solicit feedback. If you found this useful, please leave a comment. Thank you so much!!