In this project, I am the writer. I had Shannon critique and edit my writing and as it turns out, my writing was not very good. I am so used to writing history essays and am rusty in creative writing. I want to get better, so I researched how to become a better writer. I found an article on themuse called 10 Simple Ways to Become a Better Writer. According to the article, there are 10 tips. I’m going to talk about the top 5 that really stuck to me. The first one was actually the first tip, which was to get to the point. Before you start writing, you need to know why you are writing and what your goals are. Good writing has one clear purpose. The second tip is to strip it down. You have to remember that if you can’t understand, others probably won’t be able to either. You have to think about if it’s clear and interesting enough to keep the attention of a toddler. The next tip is to write from your happy place. According to the article, research has proven that when you are relaxed and happy, that you are more creative. You need to find what makes you happy and then once in that happy state, start writing. The fourth tip is to give yourself a time limit. You shouldn’t fuss and agonize over one piece of writing. You just need to let it go and move on. If you are happy and relaxed, your work should be good and won’t have to be redone over and over. The last tip is to say it out loud. Reading it out loud helps you determine if it sounds like a robot or a human. I really need to follow that one. 5 Tips:
Works Cited Franzen, Alexandra. “Up Your Writing Game in No Time.” Free Career Advice, The Muse, 11 Aug. 2014, www.themuse.com/advice/10-simple-ways-to-become-a-better-writer.
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AuthorI'm a student at Durham School of the Arts, and currently in the Game Art Design pathway. I like playing the Sims 4, playing with dogs, and riding horses. This blog will reflect my learning and discoveries. Archives
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