I am a great speaker, but a horrible writer, how do I fix this?

Question

Give me a bunch of homework

Answer 1

the best thing i find about writing, is that u can always go back, read it aloud, and fix it. and u know what's so funny? the SIMPLEST, EASIEST, CLEAREST writing is actually what gets graded the best! i used to think oh, u have to put in all these funny, witty, intellectual analysis and make it "sound" like u know something. but then i'd get my essay back and i'd get a C! what the heck u know?

then i learned that u have to be extremely Clear in ur organization. added stuff is fluff, as long as u get a clear, strong point across. therefore, if u use a basic, simple structure, for ALL ur essays, most likely then not u will become a better writer, and overall better at thinking things thru.

for example, here's how i've learned to write essays:

Introduction: general info about the topic at hand
Thesis sentence: 3-4 specific points you will use to prove the point of the paper (ex, "in this paper, i will be discussing a, b, and c, to prove d". and usually you choose the strongest point to be the last one)

Body:
a. specifically talk about a
b. specifically talk about b
c. specifically talk about c


Conclusion: summerize the topic, and what u've tried to prove.
Conclusion statement: restate a, b, c, and d.

you're done! it helps u prove a point, and if u can find good, strong things to support what u are trying to say, then u can easily make the body of ur essay full and interesting. so even if u can't come up with "witty" stuff, at least u have the basics and are not distracted or going off tangent. this could help u in ur speaking too, because u can organize ur thoughts more clearly to support what u are saying!

good luck!

Answer 2

One of best things to do is go back and edit your work and/or have someone you trust edit it (not do it for you). By no means do you want your teacher to be the first to read something important. Also take a look at your work habits. If you push deadlines and end up rushing your work that is sure to show in the quality of the end result. Try one of several writer's guides that are available in any bookstore. Some that I can think of offhand are A Writer's Reference and Little Brown Compact Handbook, there are probably dozens of others.

Answer 3

Practice, practice, and practice some more. At first writing will seem extremely difficult. Pick some topics that you are really familiar with and write a 5 paragraph paper. If you do this every day, the writing will become easier. Also the "writer's block" will wane.

Answer 4

I enjoy speaking in front of others, but am a horrible speller and my grammar is not as polished as it should be. In my job i write allot of technical papers which lends itself to you question.

I always have my documents reviewed by at least one person and I spend time looking at what I did wrong and trying to encompass the change into my writing style on the next report.

Answer 5

I have that same problem. Basically practice writing. I hate having to do it but it's something you just have. Get someone to edit your work. Use a thesaurus if you know the meanings and connotations.Be organized in how you structure essays and spend time on them. Talk to some classmates who are good at writing about what they do. And good luck in developing your writing skills.

Answer 6

i'm already a author so being a speaker might want to be fantastic, i'm a great one for talking my options because i'm used to no longer that a lot of human beings listening, if i have been to grow to be the focal factor i recognize for a undeniable actuality that the little hamster that retains the wheels operating might want to have a stroke, after I get over that i'm golden

Answer 7

Writing takes practice.

Aside from forcing yourself to write everyday, it's vital to read well-written books. You'll learn so much about punctuation, and how to express yourself better through reading.

I encourage you to visit your local library and stock up on some interesting reading material. And force yourself to read at least an hour day. Make it a commitment.

I'd also encourage you to read some grammar aids like Strunk and White's "Element's of Style." It's available online.

Answer 8

Practice Practice Practice.

Answer 9

Brush up on your grammar... There are a handful of "fatal flaws" which most people commit - comma splices, subject-verb agreement, fragments, etc. There are some great online interactive exercises. Just google.

Answer 10

Read more, reading will open your mind to writting.

Also, correct yourself and don't let problems spawn. Such as, when you see a grammatical or spelling issue - and you're wondering about it... make sure you check it.

Finally, read more! Reading will open your mind to writting. I can't stress this enough.