Whatup blades, so I'm back in school ad taking a writing class this semester. Basically I'm just wondering how I can improve my writing, academic wise.
If you're majoring in a more creative or humanities area of college, smoke mad weed for inspiration/creativity/innovative thoughts BUT don't forget that might make you pass out, so drink a shit ton of coffee. or you may be lucky enough to have a friend with "addie," and can bum one offa him/her. If you're more of a businessy/economic/biology thing- just pop a few more "study aid pills" than the creatives would. hahah- SORRY i sound like the biggest douche. I'm not really serious about the above, I just know that was truly how I thought I'd be able to make it in the world as a student last semester and the one before (withdrew from the Spring semester), and it's def fucked with me. still smoke-but know when to draw the limit, is my advice for you and what I'm striving for in 2013. the link below is a pretty good article. the Tutoring or Writing Centers are usually pretty good @ most colleges, too. (And so are youtube videos- for real!) Five tips to improve writing in college | USA TODAY College
Honestly read some well written books. I use to read all the time before to much technology was introduced to my life and my writing ability has always been at a higher level than the majority of my classmates. I've bullshitted entire reports but my fancy words and what not got me good grades.
This. Read. Read everything and it improves your writing tremendously. I love to read, always have, and I'm a good writer as well. Coincedence? I think not.
Read and write as much as you can, from as many different sources/styles as possible. And most importantly: Do your thing. Fuck the rules.
read a lot,write short stories,take books out the library about writing that will give you advice & tips an just do your very best :3 hope this helps! I love writing to an have a lot of work an improvement to put in
I dont mean to be a downer but, it sounds like you are not premed material, the sciences. My guess is you want to write/ or lets say a liberal arts degree. I didnt learn how to write dispite the fem nazi english professors pushing me. I thought joining a forum would help me by practicing my skills. Im still at the same level i was 17 years ago. But i have to add, i hate reading and it has to be something i really want to learn. Good luck. I hope you succeed with your dream. Peace Sent from my SM-G920P using Grasscity Forum mobile app
Read, read and read the kind of literature you are hoping to produce yourself. I am - among other things - university trained writer in my native language,
To get better at writing, you need to practice regularly, so a daily writing session is key. Keep goal chart and write two pages (500 words) on a topic of your choosing. It doesn't have to take long; the more you practice, you'll realize you can crank out 500 words in a half-hour or less. What should you write? You're writing an essay here. Non-fiction. On any topic you desire. It can be "Why Manchester United Is Obviously Better Than Arsenal In Every Way Possible" or "Kinds of Birds I Like" or "My Feelings On My Dad's Drinking" or "The Color Green" or whatever.
This's the only thing I've ever noticed improves my writing. I say everything out loud before I put it down on paper to make sure it's natural and not awkward more conversational. I think it helps the reader relate to know that you've said it to yourself out loud before.