Hone writing skills

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Hone writing skills

Prof. Dr. Afraa Al-Shaiban

Talent

Eloquence in an essay is not easy to achieve; rather, it takes time and a considerable amount of practice to improve your writing skills. Your language must be clear, derived from a well-organized point of view, and your ideas must be expressive in the best possible way.

Here are some tips on how to hone your writing skills:

reading:

Writing experts believe that the best way to improve your writing is to read eloquent writings. Reading enriches your vocabulary and opens up different horizons through which words can be used.

Learn the basics:

Before you start organizing your writing, check your grammar and spelling basics, or download a spelling and grammar checker app like Grammarly to ensure your writing is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Writing brief ideas:

Writing down brief ideas (in bullet points) of what you intend to write about will make the writing process easier.

Enjoy writing:

Don't make writing a chore! Choose something fun to write about so you can enjoy the writing experience.

Writing letters:

Writing letters to friends and family members can enhance your writing skills in an invaluable way.

Diary:

Keeping a journal and recording your daily thoughts and ideas is a great way to develop your writing skills.

Join a workshop:

Enrolling in a writing workshop is one of the best ways to improve your writing, as it allows you to hear someone else's feedback and perfect your writing over time.

Use of technology:

You can write down your thoughts in English, write newspaper articles, or write movie/book reviews; the more you write, the better your writing will get. Most importantly, don't hesitate to write whatever you want.

Remember, there are no shortcuts in life; everything takes time to master, including writing, so give it time and practice it daily.