3 Fast, Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills
Deciding to improve your writing skills can be a game-changer for your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a student, a small business owner, or you just want to sharpen your communication skills, here are 3 actionable steps you need to become a better writer today!
Have you ever said any of these words to yourself?
I’ve always wanted to start a blog, but I would need to be a better writer.
I know I need to post more on social media… but my writing sucks.
I really want that job, but how can I improve my writing fast?
I wish I could write, but I’m just not good at it.
There are some things in life that come natural to you and other things you have to put in the extra time and effort to become better. Writing is one of those things that the more you do, the better you become. I love writing, but it didn’t always come easy to me. I once had those same thoughts as you, but if I can do it, so can you. Let’s dive into the 3 simple, easy tips to improve your writing. You’re going to be so proud of yourself. I swear.
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How to improve your writing skills
1. Read. A lot.
Does reading make you a better writer? Yes, it really does! This may sound counterproductive to you because why read when you should be writing? But to become a better writer you must read. The thing is, humans are like sponges. We soak in everything, so when we read – we soak in the language, styles, words, etc.
So, I highly recommend you read a lot. I read consistently. I love to read fashion magazines with articles, because they help expand my language and inspire creative ways to write. I also love to read the New York Times, random fiction, and classic books. I read the Bible daily – which helps with Christian inspiration writing. Even if you don’t love to read, listen to audio books. You will find that the language seeds into you and you will become a better writer.
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2. Separate writing time from your editing time.
It’s common for people become too overwhelmed with writing and editing at the same time. Then, once you fill yourself with enough dread over the long drawn out process, you never write anything at all! Here’s a tip: Just pull out a pen (or your computer) and write everything you know. Set a timer aside for 5-10 minutes and allow yourself to ONLY write. Don’t worry about the grammar, paragraphs, or words. Write until you have everything down, then take a break.
Come back later with a refreshed mind and only spend time editing what you wrote earlier. Half of the work is already done, all you need to do is clean it up when you edit. This allows your brain to stay in a flow without going back and forth between creative and technical thinking. Eventually you’ll realize the day you started separating writing from editing is the day you became a better writer.
3. Use free AI writing tools!
The great news about the times we live in is that you don’t have to have perfect grammar to be an amazing writer. There are so many free editing tools that can help correct your grammar, suggest new phrasing, and even create writing drafts for you! And the best part is, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to use them! A few of my favorites are:
Hemingway
Hemingwayapp.com
Perfect for simplifying and bringing down the reading level. Average reading level in America is grade level 4. So using this tool to simplify your writing will help readers understand your writing more.
Grammarly
Grammarly.com
Grammarly is a free tool that helps you correct your grammar immediately. It also comes with a plugin, so you can add it to your browsers, Gmail accounts, etc. Such an easy tool to use! They offer a paid and free version, but over the last few years, I’ve found the free version more than adequate for general writing needs.
Chat.Gpt
chat.openai.com/
This platform is literally growing and expanding and changing everyday and the potential of what it can do is pretty incredible. I’ll often use it so say things like “Give me 10 ideas for blog posts” and this platform delivers – every single time. While the writing content you get here is not usually ready to go as is, it makes an excellent jumping off point for editing adding personality and spice and making the information all your own. They currently offer a paid and free version.
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So there you have it! With these 3 quick, easy tips you’ll be on your way to better writing skills.
The reality is, not everyone has the budget to hire a writer – and you don’t have to spend thousands of hours writing to see improvement. If you’re willing to put in a little effort and time, you can improve your writing skills in no time.
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