How do you become a good writer?

Question

I have so much trouble with describing the things I see in my head and can never come up with the right words.

Answer 1

A simple exercise is to take a book you like and write out a few pages by hand. You'll see how the author does it. Pick up another and do it again. Then find yourself a nice quiet spot and a fresh notebook and start writing. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds. Feel the breeze on your cheek (or lack of breeze). Look, really look, at what's around you. Pay attention, then describe it.

You'll get better with practice. Just remember to use all your senses in describing an important scene. The average scene, though, relies on character interaction and you may not get to use all your description. That's ok. Just pick the best parts.

Answer 2

I would say it is both writing and reading. Read whatever you can lay your hands on, analyze the way other people have written and what lessons you can learn from them and then write at least something every day (even if it is just a few lines). If you are writing fiction it is also important to write about things you know and understand, or things you have experienced so that you can really step into your characters shoes and understand everything about them and why they do what they do. If you are writing non-fiction spend a lot of time researching, even if it is not directly related to what you are writing as it will give you a broader general knowledge to put into your writing.

Answer 3

Write from your point of view. Express yourself even if some people might not appreciate it or be offended. Don't be embarrassed to show your feelings, I mean, what better way to do it than writing! I know this is kind of mean, but sometimes I write about different people in my life, but not under their names. I don't write anything too bad about them, but it is fun! Maybe you should write about your dream life. Just have fun! Also, a thesaurus is a great reference for new words!
Always try different styles of writing. For instance, change your point of view: first person? third person?
Try writing a diary of someone other than yourself. Also introduce yourself to all different genres (sci-fi, realistic fiction, historical fiction, etc.)
Additionally, read. Reading expands your horizions and introduces new vocabulary. Sometimes it gets you ideas about what to write, too. Have you ever heard the saying, "A writer reads like a chef eats"? It's true!
Just have fun, and express yourself!

Answer 4

Just write. Constantly. Ray Bradbury said everyone has a million wrong words inside them, and the only way to get them out is by writing. And when you're not writing, read. You can take classes, or use other resources, and they can help, but when it comes down to it it's just writing and reading--if you're not doing those two things as much as possible, none of the rest will help.

Answer 5

Just write despite not being able to find the right words. When you read what you've written again you'll definitely be able to find words that you can change what you've written to.

Answer 6

simply write what you think of things.. everyone has his or her own way and style of writing...
write for entertainments sake and not for publications..
read more and try to differentiate them

Answer 7

reading more does help, but you could try a thesaurus. they can help you turn words like "yummy" to "scrumptious". Also, don't be afraid to state your mind, even if what you say could be taken offensively. If you try to please everyone you won't please anybody.

Answer 8

just read more.