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Good writers always practice posted almost 3 years ago
I think the best way for any writer to get really good at what they do is to practice, practice, practice. Just like any other hobby or job, excellence and skill come with practice.
Keeping a journal, in which you write something every day, is one way. But don't stop there. Try writing articles for on-line companies like suite101. Editors will critique your writing, giving feedback to help you sharpen your skills, and then your articles will be published on their site. Unlike journ...
Writing the impossible posted about 3 years ago
I have been getting freelance work writing ad copy as well as ghost writing e-courses and e-books. Sound easy? I thought so, but it has certainly turned out to be quite a challenge. For me personally, I have benefited from having some background in business and marketing. I sure helps the creative process when the client gives you 3, very basic, pages of information, and asks you to create a 122 page book.
I also thought costume descriptions would be easy. To get the minimum number of w...
The growth of a writer posted about 3 years ago
Becoming a good writer takes a bit of time and practice. I had plenty of practice as a nurse charting short, to the point stories about my patients. That in itself did not prepare me for writing for profit. I love to write, and have plenty enough ideas for stories but I needed more than just that passion. I took the time to complete 2 courses geared toward writing for children, from the LongRidge Writers group, West Redding, CT, and now I have embarked on a third course writing for the ad...
