1095 days ago, I started writing online.
But I sucked at it.
- Weak storytelling
- Improper grammar
- Low readability score
Here's how I mastered writing to become the top 1% writer:
๐งต(Practical guide)
But I sucked at it.
- Weak storytelling
- Improper grammar
- Low readability score
Here's how I mastered writing to become the top 1% writer:
๐งต(Practical guide)
1. Read more
Read widely and often to expose yourself to different styles of writing and to learn from other writers.
Read:
- books
- articles
- blog posts
Pay attention to
- language
- structure
of the author.
Think of how you can apply it to your own writing.
Read widely and often to expose yourself to different styles of writing and to learn from other writers.
Read:
- books
- articles
- blog posts
Pay attention to
- language
- structure
of the author.
Think of how you can apply it to your own writing.
2. Write every day
Make writing a daily habit, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Set aside a specific time each day to write.
You could start with writing
-a journal
-a short story
-or an article
The key is to make it a routine.
Now, you are gaining traction.
Next...
Make writing a daily habit, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Set aside a specific time each day to write.
You could start with writing
-a journal
-a short story
-or an article
The key is to make it a routine.
Now, you are gaining traction.
Next...
3. Experiment with different styles and genres:
Try writing in different styles and genres to find your own unique voice eg:
-poetry
-fiction
-non-fiction
-script
Experimenting with different styles will help you to learn what you enjoy writing and what you're good at.
Now,
Try writing in different styles and genres to find your own unique voice eg:
-poetry
-fiction
-non-fiction
-script
Experimenting with different styles will help you to learn what you enjoy writing and what you're good at.
Now,
4. Learn grammar and punctuation rules:
Understand the rules of grammar and punctuation to improve the clarity and structure of your writing.
eg learn the difference between a -comma
-semicolon etc
Understand the use of
-subject-verb agreement
-modifiers
Okay relax...
Understand the rules of grammar and punctuation to improve the clarity and structure of your writing.
eg learn the difference between a -comma
-semicolon etc
Understand the use of
-subject-verb agreement
-modifiers
Okay relax...
Take a deep breath now!
Congratulations if you've come this far.
That means you definitely want to WORK on your writing.
Follow the red girl @P2Pwriter if you haven't already!
Oops... Feels like a Yt ad.
Ok, skip "ad" and let's get back to writing...
Congratulations if you've come this far.
That means you definitely want to WORK on your writing.
Follow the red girl @P2Pwriter if you haven't already!
Oops... Feels like a Yt ad.
Ok, skip "ad" and let's get back to writing...
5. Eliminate passive voice
Passive voice can make your writing sound weak and indirect.
Use active voice instead to make your writing more direct and engaging. Eg instead of writing
"The ball was thrown by the boy"
Write...
"The boy threw the ball."
See?
Ok, let's move on.
Passive voice can make your writing sound weak and indirect.
Use active voice instead to make your writing more direct and engaging. Eg instead of writing
"The ball was thrown by the boy"
Write...
"The boy threw the ball."
See?
Ok, let's move on.
6.Use specific nouns and verbs
This will make your writing more descriptive and interesting.
Avoid using vague or generic words.
For example, instead of writing
"The car was big"
write...
"The car was a sleek, black sports car."
Further more...
This will make your writing more descriptive and interesting.
Avoid using vague or generic words.
For example, instead of writing
"The car was big"
write...
"The car was a sleek, black sports car."
Further more...
6. Show, don't tell
Use descriptive language and sensory details to show the reader what's happening, rather than telling them.
For example, instead of writing
"She was sad"
write..
"Tears streamed down her face as she stared blankly at the floor."
Perfect!
Use descriptive language and sensory details to show the reader what's happening, rather than telling them.
For example, instead of writing
"She was sad"
write..
"Tears streamed down her face as she stared blankly at the floor."
Perfect!
7. Use metaphors and similes
Use metaphors and similes to create imagery and add depth to your writing.
For example,
"He was a lion on the battlefield,"
or
"Her voice was like a melody."
Sounds cool this way...
Use metaphors and similes to create imagery and add depth to your writing.
For example,
"He was a lion on the battlefield,"
or
"Her voice was like a melody."
Sounds cool this way...
8. Use the five senses
Use the five senses in your writing to create imagery and make your writing more engaging.
For example,
"The pie smelled like freshly baked apples and cinnamon,"
or
"The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing."
Moving forward...
Use the five senses in your writing to create imagery and make your writing more engaging.
For example,
"The pie smelled like freshly baked apples and cinnamon,"
or
"The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing."
Moving forward...
9. Use imagery
Use imagery to create a picture in the reader's mind and make your writing more engaging.
For example,
"The moon was a silver coin in the sky."
Here's when things get more interesting...
Use imagery to create a picture in the reader's mind and make your writing more engaging.
For example,
"The moon was a silver coin in the sky."
Here's when things get more interesting...
10. Use foreshadowing
Use foreshadowing to create suspense and keep the reader engaged.
For example,
If you're writing a mystery novel, you might include a clue early on that points to the identity of the killer.
Use foreshadowing to create suspense and keep the reader engaged.
For example,
If you're writing a mystery novel, you might include a clue early on that points to the identity of the killer.
11. Use dialogue
Use dialogue to add realism and depth to your characters and to advance the plot.
For example, instead of writing
"She told him she was angry"
write...
"I'm so angry at you," she said, through gritted teeth."
Further more...
Use dialogue to add realism and depth to your characters and to advance the plot.
For example, instead of writing
"She told him she was angry"
write...
"I'm so angry at you," she said, through gritted teeth."
Further more...
12. Use descriptive adjectives
Use descriptive adjectives to make your writing more interesting and engaging.
For example, instead of writing
"The dog was big,"
write...
"The dog was a massive Great Dane."
Better!
Use descriptive adjectives to make your writing more interesting and engaging.
For example, instead of writing
"The dog was big,"
write...
"The dog was a massive Great Dane."
Better!
13. Use contractions
Use contractions to make your writing sound more natural and conversational.
For example, instead of writing
"She did not like the idea"
write...
"She didn't like the idea."
Keep it simple, stupid...
Use contractions to make your writing sound more natural and conversational.
For example, instead of writing
"She did not like the idea"
write...
"She didn't like the idea."
Keep it simple, stupid...
14. Get rid of filler words
Eliminate filler words like "that," "just," and "really" to make your writing more concise and direct.
For example, instead of writing
"I really think that this is a good idea"
write...
"I think this is a good idea."
Eliminate filler words like "that," "just," and "really" to make your writing more concise and direct.
For example, instead of writing
"I really think that this is a good idea"
write...
"I think this is a good idea."
15. Avoid overusing adverbs
Adverbs can make your writing
-sound weak
-indirect.
Use strong verbs instead to make your writing more descriptive.
For example, instead of writing
"He walked quickly"
write...
"He hastened."
Adverbs can make your writing
-sound weak
-indirect.
Use strong verbs instead to make your writing more descriptive.
For example, instead of writing
"He walked quickly"
write...
"He hastened."
Note:
Always keep a journal/diary with you to note down your ideas.
Trust me, best ideas come under the shower ๐ฟ
Always keep a journal/diary with you to note down your ideas.
Trust me, best ideas come under the shower ๐ฟ
Alright, that's a wrap!
My fingers are aching now.
If you enjoyed this and got value:
1. Follow me @P2Pwriter for more
2. RT the first tweet and share with others
PS: If you want me to write Threads for you, DM me. I'm only taking 2 more Ghostwriting clients.
My fingers are aching now.
If you enjoyed this and got value:
1. Follow me @P2Pwriter for more
2. RT the first tweet and share with others
PS: If you want me to write Threads for you, DM me. I'm only taking 2 more Ghostwriting clients.
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