Ways to train your writing skills
Not much of my words here as it speaks for itself. I just took the ones I felt are most important. Taken from the post Copyblogger: 73 Way to become a better writer
2. Use self-imposed word limits.
3. Accept all forms of criticism and learn to grow from it.
4. Read what you’ve written over and over, until you can’t find any more problems.
5. Show what you write to a trusted friend for feedback.
6. Outline. And then write to that outline.
7. Edit, and edit again.
8. Live with passion.
10. Take a break between writing and editing.
13. Write in different genres: blog posts, poems, short stories, essays.
26. Make notes of your (fleeting) brilliant ideas.
36. Write for publication, even if it’s only for the local newsletter or a small blog.
42. Comment on your favorite blogs.
44. Use a journal to sort out your thoughts and feelings.
45. Keep it simple.
56. Designate time to research.
60. Read Zinsser’s “On Writing Well” at least once a year.
66. Deconstruct and analyze books and articles you enjoy.
70. Make a note of ideas for further development before you leave a piece for tomorrow.
72. Take risks – don’t be afraid to shock. You are not who you think you are.
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