11 ways to pump your writing skills

These materials probably come more often than we would like. And not just because everyone wants to write, and it's wonderful. Express their ideas, share them with others and get feedback - it's great. Each of us always want to develop and learn. It is in us something. Perhaps nature. For their own purposes, I made a quick note of in which direction I would like to develop, and perhaps it is useful to you.

Get rid of the unnecessary, parasitic words

And they were like interfere much shorter. As in speech and in writing, each of us has the words that I would like to eat less. For me, for example, the words "for example", "may", "addition" and several others, which immediately recall fails. Despite the fact that these words give the text a little beauty, too often use them too, not worth it. You can replace synonyms or try to alter the text so that they do not need.

Write every day

At least something. Do not tell yourself that you have no idea. They are always:

1. What you dream today.
2. What is interesting you learned today / yesterday / this week.
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3. What would you do if you got a million dollars (you can even dream up on the theme billion).
4. Why this day was good.
5. As one would get through the day better.
6. What would you like to change in the present day.
7. Why you do not have inspiration and we need to do to see it.
8. What good you have done.
9. What would you teach a stranger.
10. Why do we need the appendix (it turns out, it is really needed!)

Write every day, and it will help you develop your skill more and more.

Read books

And where still draw inspiration and understanding of how the text should look beautiful? A simple rule of thumb: if you do not read, you can not write. In the world there so many wonderful books, Each of which will help not only to plunge into the fictional world, but to get real benefits. Writing skills, for example.

Re-read with a fresh mind

Many errors pop up immediately. I reread the text immediately after writing help strike a couple of mistakes, but it is best to do it after a while, perfect - the next day. So you can come up with a clear head to check his work, and I assure you that you will want a lot to fix and alter.

Remove unnecessary water

In the book "American Psycho" lengthy description of how the protagonist shave gel is applied on the body and dressed in a suit from Brioni and shoes from Prada is an art piece. You better get rid of excess water. It is not necessary to write as much as possible. Short sentences, and only what you really need. On the Internet, too much information, and to read paragraphs of text meaningless, no one will.

Listen to criticism

The author - an idiot and does not understand, he writes about.

Not to such criticism, and to adequate. If your close friends or readers felt about your article, evaluate it and make the right conclusions. It is impossible to get rid of all their mistakes on their own. Therefore, valid criticism - this is the best factor for your height.

I write as well as I think

It is not necessary to write abstruse words, trying to develop your own style. Write as you think. That voice, that sits in your head already knows what to do. Trust him, and let him say what he wants. If you want to write like Bukowski, there will always be someone who will do it better. For example, Bukowski.

"Stealing", but within reasonable limits

Come up with something new is very hard. Especially in this area. But, if you know an excellent article, which would like to share with your readers or simply translate it because it is cool, do it. And do not forget about copyrights. :)

Use short sentences and paragraphs

No one will read the text of fabric with long sentences and lots of speed. Try to write concisely and do not forget to divide the text into paragraphs. Short paragraph to read much easier than a long one.

enjoy the process

Some time ago I wanted to become a computer programmer. But after a while I realized that I wanted it only because he saw a beautiful office, where people were sitting and writing code, while earning a lot of money. I did not want to become a programmer. I guess I just wanted to get rich. Therefore, if you want to start writing only because they saw a blogger with Macbook at the cafe, the idea is doomed to failure. You must love to write and enjoy the process.

Interesting to write, it is necessary to live interesting

This is the conclusion I came to after five days spent at home, without going anywhere and doing nothing. I have not had a single idea in mind, but how to write anything, there could be no question. You'll have to try something new, go out of your comfort zone, as without it you will be the same as everybody else. And you do not want it, right?

Do you have any tips on how to hone your writing skills? Share in the comments!

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