by adgm4321 » 24 Jan 2016, 15:47
Good writers are avid readers. Reading lots of different types of things in lots of different genres is important for teaching about cadences and style as well as sparking your imagination and expanding your world view. Reading the top experts in your field is great exercise and keeps your training and understand of your topic fresh and interesting.
But the one thing I have learned about writing over the years is that "writing is re-writing". In other words, when you write, don't settle with your first draft unless it is a casual post and even then, stop before you hit the post button and reread what you have written. Does it make sense? Are there red underlines indicating misspelled words?
And the last suggestion I will give you will sound a little weird. Read Dr. Seuss books aloud either to your children or no one in particular. The man understood how to use simple words to create brilliant, enjoyable books that have entranced children and adults alike for many many years. His playfulness with language and concepts taught me to value the sound and rhythm of words and instilled in me a love of writing that has continued throughout my life.
Good writers are avid readers. Reading lots of different types of things in lots of different genres is important for teaching about cadences and style as well as sparking your imagination and expanding your world view. Reading the top experts in your field is great exercise and keeps your training and understand of your topic fresh and interesting.
But the one thing I have learned about writing over the years is that "writing is re-writing". In other words, when you write, don't settle with your first draft unless it is a casual post and even then, stop before you hit the post button and reread what you have written. Does it make sense? Are there red underlines indicating misspelled words?
And the last suggestion I will give you will sound a little weird. Read Dr. Seuss books aloud either to your children or no one in particular. The man understood how to use simple words to create brilliant, enjoyable books that have entranced children and adults alike for many many years. His playfulness with language and concepts taught me to value the sound and rhythm of words and instilled in me a love of writing that has continued throughout my life.
