[authorme] PUBLISHING EMERGING WRITERS, DECEMBER 2009
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5 SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR ARTICLE WRITING SKILLS - S McIntyre
PUT A SPRING INTO YOUR WRITING - Bruce Cook
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5 SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR ARTICLE WRITING SKILLS
by S McIntyre
If
you think your article writing skills aren't very strong, you're not
alone. For some of us writing comes naturally and for others it's
sometimes a struggle after you open up Notepad or Word.
You're not doomed. There are five very simple and effective way to get better
and improve your writing skills.
1.
Blogging is a creative outlet for many people. It allows for freedom of
expression and opinions. You don't have to make yourself sound uber
professional unless of course that is what your blog is about. Allow
yourself to just write on your blog from thought. If blogging is a
little too open for you, then keep it to yourself and open Notepad and
start writing.
2. It has always been said to introduce books
to children at a very young age. Reading books to them builds their
vocabulary, speech and language development and as they get older it
becomes a life-long interest in reading. As adults reading a variety of
books or materials that interest you builds your vocabulary and grammar
and improves your own writing style. As hectic as a day can be, read
something at least once a day and for at least 30 minutes.
3.
One of the key things to improve your writing skill is to find a mentor
or someone you trust to critique and proofread your work. Finding
someone who is also a writer would be a huge benefit to you as they
will know what to look for.
You want someone who is honest and who can provide constructive criticism
without the sugar coating. Listen and make note of the critique because
if it's the same critique each time then it's area you will need to
concentrate and improve upon.
4. You can look for writing
exercise worksheets, tutorials or workshops to improve your writing
skills. You can find these writing resources online, in a bookstore,
library, writing courses offered at a community college or community
center, and even in niche community forums.
5.
Writing consistently doesn't mean write to publish every day. Take the
time to write something each day for a set amount of time or you can
set up a small writing project as a goal to reach. If you write to
publish, once per week is good and if you can write more it would be
great.
Implement these five ways to improve your writing
skills so you can write consistently well and to produce great and
effective articles each time.
Article Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/writing-articles/5-solutions-to-improve-your-article-writing-skills-1509624.html
About the Author:
S McIntyre is the founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free work at home resource
offering work at home jobs, home and business resources, article ideas and tips
, support and networking forums and much more.
She co-owns WorkAtHomeBusinessOptions.com,
a comprehensive work at home business resource focusing on helping
others who are looking for opportunities and ideas to work from home.
You will also find tips and articles on how to balance work, family and
play in your daily life.
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PUT A SPRING INTO YOUR WRITING
by Bruce L. Cook
When writing for a poignant conclusion, think of loading a spring into the
story.
For
example, start the story or chapter with foundational elements – a
setting which firmly sets the scene that follows. Upon that basis,
introduce characters and action which evoke sharp images, sometimes in
conflict with each other.
Then, like drips from a medicine
dropper, line the story with cascading details which embellish earlier
parts of the story. Foreshadow and make the ground fertile for the
conclusion.
If the story is gentle, think of a weak
spring, such as those we find in failed ball point pens. Load the
spring with details and plan for a light lift at the end, when the
story merges images for a pleasurable effect. It’s like leveling in
memory, when the memory smoothes over the details. Think of your last
stroll in the garden.
However, if this story or chapter is to
evoke a profound response, sharpen each detail, just as details are
sharpened in vital memory. In that case, it’s essential to firmly root
each detail, using references back to earlier story parts. In this way,
the basic response is embellished by sharp memories and produces
intense feelings.
Here’s an example from a chapter in a novel.
* Setting – a family gathering to celebrate a baptism
* Protagonist is preoccupied with an upcoming challenge
* Enter Character X from Chapter 12, who was not involved in the
challenge
* The family gathering reaches high intensity
* Character X whispers to the protagonist that he is involved in the
challenge
* The protagonist reacts just as the family gathering reaches
climaxWhile
this progression is hardly startling, it can increase the story’s
impact if the challenge is vital, and if the family gathering itself
brings the story to a new level.
In developing your story,
think of story development as a spring. A gentle spring if the chapter
soothes. A firmly rooted spring if the story has vital impact.
Carefully plan your content and your story will produce the desired
impact.
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