I’m really trying on working on my writing skills very much so because I have so much to say but I find I lack the skills necessary to become pro at the moment. But i’m trying my best and find by writing blogs and getting an insight from my wife and followers i’m slowly improving.
I’m no journalist, writer, book writer so im going along by writing blogs to help improve my way of writing. So far I find it is improving but still needs work. One positive thing I have picked up is understanding the method of describing situations that as merely thoughts in my mind to be able to help you re-live the event in my eyes. That is important! I know that now. but if you have any friendly criticism to help me write better, i’m open for friendly criticism.
I look forward to provide you the best experiences in a newbie writer like me and hope that I can better improve your reading when it comes to my blogs. I do know that some of you love to read my blogs even for what they are now and I thank you so very much and hope you continue to give me support and incentive to write more. Thank you!
I ran across your blog maybe 6 months ago, and you're a good writer. I've enjoyed reading it and keep it up please!
If I remember correctly, a few weeks ago I read that articles that are written they way people speak are successful.First off people will read more of the article rather than quitting midway. Secondly they also remember more of the points than when the read something posed in so called perfect form.
I'm not so sure about that. It depends on the "speaker". I read a transcript from an interview the other day that was literally how the guy spoke. He wasn't as clear focused on his ideas and kept remembering something he forgot to say and jumped around a lot. It was painful reading. I agree though that being "informal" and conversational as you make your points and lead to a conclusion is preferable.
One of the best books on writing by Margaret L. Ford. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Techniques-of-Good-Writing-by-Margaret-L-Ford-/150672480663
I think when you write from the heart, most people get your message.
A simple free/cheap editing service might be of value. Alternatively edit in something that has a good grammar check. Poor grammar and spelling can undermine your message. Read up on critical thinking and logical fallacies.
You're (you are vs your) on the right track when your word usage is correct. Correct capitalisation for I, I'm etc are also easy wins.
Good luck.
"you're" right yet MS Word does not help lol
Short sentences are easier to write and control. Hemingway did a lot of reading too. I believe most professional writers read a lot. It's part of honing their skills.
thank you
The key to writing is this. Short paragraphs. The first paragraph which opens your topic, should always be concluded in the last paragraph. The inbetween paragraphs are the points you want to express and usually the first links to the second, the second to the third and so on. Star Trek 4 is a good example. The movie starts off with a question. 'How do you feel Spock?' is a question his father asks him (I believe it was posed by his mother) and at the ending of the movie Spock says to his father, 'tell mother that I feel fine'! Those are good hallmarks of a good book and movie. Also, never start a sentence with "And" and "But". They should be always part of an extended sentence. Very simple.
thats like an essay, no?
Good for you, Scott. We all can learn from you in that we all should try to improve ourselves.
I'm not the best writer on this site, but I found that my writing got better by reading others' work. One thing I found out about my writing was that I had too many run-on sentences. So I try, but not always successful, to be more succinct. I read some Hemingway and found his sentences to be very short and to the point. That may be helpful.
thank you your right and someone said if i want to become better that i should read more
Also learn to use proper punctuation and capitalization. Oh, and spelling.
I am already a keen reader of whatever you post Scott. You have an interesting way of giving us glimpses of life as it interests & amuses you. (& your family/friends)
I will support you in your writings & if you wish me to I can add comments along the way.
As Richard says "Happy to help if I can."
thanks much appreciated!
Happy to help if I can. Your posts are always worth reading as they are
thanks man