How did you learn to write well?

[huynh]

The exhibition is on antiques that show aging details done and left behind by previous owners. The interest is how old objects contain personal notes and messages that unconsciously create their own existence. Taking the idea of hiding and concealing little secrets, the exhibition is called ‘Tucked Away.’

[dmvictoria]

I learn by doing and watching others. The more of that I do the better I become.

[solasola]

lots of reading.... writing a little bit too

[Electronic Cigar]

I write every day. I write the best after reading a favorite author. I study their technique and style to inspiration.

[shubh]

For the writer, feedbacks for the readers are very important. I never underwent through a professional writing course but learned a lot by going through the criticism of my write-ups. I always prefer to write as per my own style.

[kennyg]

Well, for me, I consider myself still learning right now but most of the skills and knowledge that I acquire through the years is by practicing and having an open discussion with other writers who share the same passion.

[Mer_Blackwood]

1. I always read a lot as a kid, and I have the kind of mind that absorbs technique and orthography without much conscious thought.

2. I had a terrific English teacher in 9th grade.

3. I still read widely, and I read diverse kinds of literature, which exposes me to a wider range of techniques than sticking to modern novels would.

4. I'm still learning. I spend time reading up on on other approaches and techniques to see if there's anything new that will work for me.

[The Mythwriter]

Practice, practice, practice. I've improved a lot just by trial and error, and if I look back at some of my earliest writings, (mainly, my first draft for my book compared with my latest) I simply think, "Dear Heaven, I hope no one ever reads this.

I will never stop learning, and there's always room for improvement. There's something to be said, also, for looking at successful author's techniques and implementing elements that help, but its a fine line between that and hurting your own signature method in favor of trying to replicate someone else's method.

[selfer]

I don't think you really learn how to write until you're forced to do for a long time on deadlines (either in school or in a professional capacity). That's half the battle anyway. Good editors are an incredible thing (better than the four years I spent getting an English degree!). My last editor could sit me down for 45 minutes to talk about a story. She'd mention things like pacing, punctuation and word choice. Everything she said made sense -- and it made my writing better. So, I guess that'd be my biggest piece of advice for new writers. Find someone better than you and ask them for serious feedback. When they give it, listen!

[Jennie32]

I've learnt quite a lot. but still learning. Read lot of news paper. Read novels. It will come automatically.

[tinyViolin]

I don't think some people have a natural talent over others, but I do think that people have natural interests that are stronger than others.

I can't really be bothered by the fact that I'm a horrible sketch artist. I have an aunt who's a brilliant artist, and there was definitely a point in my childhood when I was encouraged to draw more. Who knew! Maybe I'd make a living off of it, too! But, meh. So I can't draw a horse?

I think everyone has the same potential when they begin to write. The greater the interest--and the more you write! write! write!-- the better you get. ^^

An interest in reading does help a lot, too, of course.[/u]

[frger]

I learn to write at school and I write more each day.

[Moore]

Firstly i think a person should be sensitive to everything around, i mean he or she should have the sensitive perception of the world and should be ready to write about everything any time.
Then reading. Themore you read the better, as you an compare the styles and the manner, and you should different genres at all.

[Perrywinkle47]

It always comes through vigorous reading and reading other professionals in the subject you wish to write in.

[Pool.master60]

i started out writing when i was 18 years old we learn with the passege of time i learnt by reading other's articles and blogs and adjusted my mistakes by reading the blogs n articles writen by professionals .. reading helped me allot to enhance my skills