I have a question on making my writing better...?

Question

Ok, so when some other people in my class read what they wrote, it sounds ENCREDIBLY good. I think it is because they have better ideas, like the right way of saying what they want to say, or quotes, or word usage. So now my question is, how can I "spice up" my writing?

Answer 1

you should always ask your teacher to recommend a book that might help you

learn your parts of speech and get used to it

read books that have won any awards and see how the author spices up their story

instead of using a plain word like "nice" , look it up in the thesaurus and find a different better word

look in the library and ask the librarian to find a book that helps with creative writing

last but not least , visit this website

Answer 2

It depends on the type of writing you are doing for class. Here are a few tips:

Avoid "I" statements.
Do not use contractions unless necessary.
No slang unless it serves a purpose.
Watch for word repetition.
Use interesting transitions. Avoid "first of all", "in the beginning", "secondly", etc.
Have a strong thesis (if the paper requires one).
Adjectives are great.
Be aware of the connotation, as well as the denotation, of a word.
Most importantly, have someone (a real person) proofread your work.

If you still feel as if your ideas are falling short, start keeping an idea journal. That way if you are ever stuck for an idea, you can turn to the journal and develop something that caught your attention previously.

Answer 3

1. Run a spell check, go through the grammar every time.

2. After you read a para, read it to yourself. Does it flow ? Does it get the point across ?

3. Print out your writing. In the side margins, write the main theme of every paragraph you write in maybe 2-3 words. Make sure each paragraph has a theme

4. Practice, practice, practice, read, revise, read again!

It takes several drafts for a good article. Put in the effort, invest in a good style book and follow their tips.

Good luck!

Answer 4

The writing of others may sound incredibly good to you because it is just that - the work of someone else. Everyone can learn to write creatively and fluently, if only they dedicate the time to improving their skills.

For example, you wish to "spice up" your writing. What faults do you see, first off? Is your writing repetitive or overly drawn-out?

In order to improve what you already understand, you need to honestly criticize your work. Find what you're good at and what you need help with.

My tip? Pick up new vocabulary whenever you can. It is insanely helpful, I know from experience!

Answer 5

The main thing is just to get some words down on paper (or on your computer screen). Revising bad writing is far easier than creating from nothing. Good luck. :-)

Oh, and go easy on the adjectives. Choose nouns and verbs that precisely express what you mean instead.

Answer 6

Mike is absolutely right. Just get the basics down. These are the bricks you will be able to use when you want to build your dream-houses.
The fact that you can recognize quality when you hear it is a sure sign that you will be able to produce it when you are ready. You go girl!

Answer 7

Read the books of clever writers, and their use of words will find its way into your mentality.

Try Ben Franklin, O. Henry, or C.S. Lewis for starters.

Answer 8

Practice writing, and read a lot so you can see how other people do it, what you like, and what you think works.

Answer 9

BE YOURSELF--no one ever excelled playing anothe man's game. Write it as you would say it== what you think, and describe something you like. Then the enthusiasm comes naturally.