Keep Writing…
By: Liane SchmidtÂ
To be good at anything in life, one must do certain things. A basketball player, must practice, throw free throw shots, run drills, listen to his coach, and play by the rules. A businessman must follow office protocol, work his way up the ladder, and put in many long hours. An artist must create everyday, must not limit her mind, and must believe in herself.Â
To write and write well, there are two things that have been continually found to be helpful indispensable practices for writers. Â
- Write, write, and write! Write everyday! Keep a journal. Write stream of conscious thoughts. Do not hold back, let all your thoughts go and put them down on paper. This will get you used to your unique “voiceâ€? and allow your words to flow naturally and easily.Â
- Read, read, and read! It is important that if you want to improve your writing skills you must read voraciously! You must read well written works. You can even read poorly written works to learn from their mistakes. But, reading, and reading often is a tool that helps sharpen your skills immeasurably.  Â
It is also important to take the time to give and get support from others. Writing can be a challenging, emotionally charged endeavor, it is okay to recharge, and it is okay to lean on others for support or find ways within yourself to keep yourself moving toward your dreams. Â
