![]() Subscribe now and get my FREE downloadable PDF, 5 Ways To Unleash Your Inner Author. I'm always adding new posts to the feed, so if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. If you haven't done so already, subscribe to this blog for more writing tips. ![]() RELATED POSTS: 10 Rules I Live (& Write) By I’m yet to meet a writer who doesn’t enjoy reading! Reading is not only relaxing but it’s likely given you a wide vocabulary, determined what genres you like best, and influenced your writing style. You also know the rules of language enough to remove grammatical errors and repetition. If you’re recognised by others as someone who can help, chances are you’re a good writer.Ī good writer is able to convey ideas clearly and you’re able to structure your thoughts in a way that makes it easy for the reader to understand. You’re always asked to write things for other peopleĪre you the go-to person in your organisation for writing or editing important emails or reports? Does your best friend ask you to read over her content for a new website? Do you get asked for suggestions on people’s CVs? There are various things you might get asked to do because for many people, writing isn’t a skill they want to develop. I was definitely one of those children and as much as I love technology, I’m happy I grew up with pen and paper rather than a device.Ĥ. English was most likely your favourite subject and you probably wrote in your diary each day. For you, writing a thank you card to Aunty Sheila wasn’t a chore. For many writers, the love of writing starts early in childhood. Pen-friends! Remember those? There was nothing more exciting than receiving a letter from across the world. It’s not always easy to hear, but if we’re not open to feedback, we’re not open to learning and there are always ways to improve on our work.ģ. It’s such an important part of a writer’s life. I’m always slightly nervous when a writer is reluctant to receive feedback. You might also be highly observant in your surroundings taking note of small details that can be used in your work. Novel writing is highly competitive and your imagination is going to help you stand out and give a unique take on something. In the meantime though, here are are six signs that you’re probably a good writer:Ĭreative writing requires a high level of imagination in order to avoid cliche, predictable stories. ![]() For me, personally, a great writer is someone on their way to developing their own authorial style and a great goal to aim for. That being said, a social media post is a very different ball game to writing a book. Does your writing achieve its objective, whether that’s to inspire, entertain, or inform? For example, there’s an Instagrammer I follow and her captions are full of grammatical errors - however, I, like the rest of her thousands of followers, love her content it’s funny, relatable, and helpful. Bad writing can be edited.Īn alternative to good is effective. Indeed, you can achieve these and still write badly on occasion! However, it’s important to remember that writing is a craft and therefore can be improved. When a literary agent takes an interest in your work?Īll of these are great achievements but you can still be a good writer without them. When a reader gives you a five-star review? Have you ever had this thought about your work? It’s a common phrase I hear from many of my clients and one I occasionally ask myself. ‘I’m just not sure if my writing is any good…’
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