7 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer

Writing can sometimes feel like a burden. Words become elusive sometimes and there are moments when you can't find the inspiration within you to string together a sentence. You have to think about grammar and punctuation and if you're using “you're” and “it's” correctly. You wonder if what you’ve written is coherent or engaging enough and if you're writing a news article, you get all jittery as you wonder if you got all the facts straight. Beginner writers face those problems all the time. Sadly, a lot of writers gave up writing because they were faced with those challenges and they felt like they hit an unclimbable wall and there was no other way around it – But there is. It's all a matter of mastering yourself and your craft. A master swordsmith won't be a master swordsmith if he gave up after getting burnt once or twice. It takes time, patience, dedication, and a whole lot of practice. Here are seven steps to help:

0:00 Introduction
0:50 STEP 1. MAKE WRITING A HABIT – Set a time of day where you can just sit down and write. Edit your work. Publish your work.
2:07 STEP 2. WORK ON YOUR WRITING SKILLS – Experiment with your words and sentences. Work on your voice. Play with metaphors and stories.
3:13 STEP 3. LEARN HOW TO RESEARCH – A well-thought out piece has a backup of research to make it more believable and detailed. Know your audience. Make it practical and memorable.
3:59 STEP 4. LEARN FROM THE MASTERS – Writers everywhere have drawn inspiration from a writer or writers they look up to. Pay more attention. You can always learn new techniques from the world around you if you look closely enough.
4:46 STEP 5. CHALLENGE YOURSELF – People always say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Don't be scared to try something new.
5:24 STEP 6. BE OPEN TO CRITICISM (and engage in self-criticism) – Criticism can show you the mistakes you've made. It can also give you a deeper understanding on what your readers want. Make sure to screen the critiques.
6:02 STEP 7. KEEP THE FIRE BURNING – Remember why you're writing. Don't stop reminding yourself of your goals and the things you want to achieve through writing. Talk to other writers. Find inspiration everywhere.

Most importantly, never give up. You have great ideas and thoughts and all you have to do is to put it on paper. Stop doubting yourself and keep working on improving yourself and your works. After all, great writers started off as novices.

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[KhajitsInnocent]

So I just want to say that I've been trying for years to improve my writing and to get published. Every time I make progress it all falls apart. I'm not going to lie, it's been really defeating. Not to get too much into my personal life but a lot has been going on and I've just wanted to give up. I legitimately teared up watching this video because it really set everything back into perspective. I just wanted to thank you for posting this video because I came across it right as I was about to drop everything for good. Maybe it's not as deep as it felt but this helped.

[Iceaxe]

How does this have less than 1000 views? This is very helpful for writers all around!

[SalahLM]

nice video! thank you!
I'm still learning English, any tips to start Writing in english and improve my commenction and vocabulary?

[jade]

I never get any reviews ever soooo yeah, Idk if my writing sucks or not. Lol