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Though practice and consistency are essential when it comes to writing, sometimes they’re not enough. These things do help to write quicker and to build a habit, but they don’t help to actually fix some of the flaws. After all, how are you going to fix a mistake if you aren’t able to spot it or don’t know it’s a mistake in the first place?
That’s why it’s important not only to write regularly but also to learn how you can brush up your writing skills. You can do so with the help of these tips.
There are plenty of writers who write well but just fail to pick the right words. While there are no strict requirements about which words you should use (as it depends on the style of your writing, the target audience, etc.), you should always aim to choose strong words.
Strong words aren’t the ones that are especially complex – no, they are the ones that are the most appropriate for the text. Usually, such words are simple and powerful at the same time. You can look for the lists of them online to get a better idea.
There’s nothing wrong with passive voice when it’s used right. However, active voice requires fewer words and usually makes the sentences (as well as the whole text) easier to read and understand.
Of course, avoiding passive voice completely is not the point – you should simply minimize its use and focus on using active voice in your writing more often.
You might be one of those lucky writers who don’t have a clear deadline ahead of them. However, this could be both a perk and a disadvantage at the same time. It’s easier to get lost in the process without a deadline, so be sure to set it for yourself.
Sometimes, it’s even better to set one final deadline and a couple of milestones – this way you’ll be able to track your progress even better as well as get some extra motivation.
Not many writers are indeed proud of their old texts. You might be one of them – but now you can change the way you feel about them. Try finding some of your old texts and rewriting them. First, it will allow you to see your progress. Second, it will help you polish your skills – and who knows, maybe you’ll actually like the text much more after rewriting it.
There’s a reason to finish your texts as early as possible: this way you’ll have plenty of time to make them better. Perfect proofreading is not only about the thorough and slow editing of the text – it’s about allowing yourself to step aside from your writing and then look at it when your eyes become less blurry.
When you’re short of time, there are still ways to make your writing better by proofreading. You can combine online tools with manual proofreading, ask your friends to proofread and give you feedback or turn to proofreading services for help.
When you are a student, you need to learn how to write an essay properly. When you become older, you still need to learn how to make your writing better. Either way, it’s a journey – and either way, it’s possible. You’ll just need some time before you make it right.
