SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A BAD WRITER? - Part One

We're often too hard on ourselves when it comes to evaluating our writing. In all of us, there is the core of an inner writer.  It is sometimes very hard to tap into this ability.  And, as in sports or music, some of us are more gifted than others.  But that doesn't mean you should shun the idea of improving your writing.  Writing is a task that we're all required to do at some point in our work lives.  Here are some tips on how to improve your writing and gain the confidence to continue honing your skills:


Master the basics.  Stephen King wrote in On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: "[I have] two theses, both simple.  The first is that good writing consists of mastering the fundamentals (vocabulary, grammar, the elements of style) and then filling in . . . with the right instruments . . . It is possible, with lots of hard work, dedication, and timely help, to make a good writer out of a merely competent one."  In other words, we can all improve our writing.  But we need to start with the fundamentals, remembering what we learned in Freshman English 101.
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