When people hear that I specialize in teaching writing, they often say “I really want to improve my writing. I’m not a good writer.” Or, “My English is good, but my writing is…maybe…not so good.”
I get it. Writing is hard. I actually believe that writing IS a second language itself; it’s so different from spoken English.
You probably know how to write and may even be a great writer in your mother language, but you’ve discovered that writing in English follows different rules.
Writing requires a different set of skills.
So, what do you do when you want to improve a skill?
You practice.
You learn from trying and making mistakes and trying again.
Think about kids at soccer practice, running drills while their coach gives advice and encouragement. The coach helps them see what they can’t see and shows them how to improve their game.
Or, think about a piano teacher patiently sitting beside a student showing how to practice and improve.
Do you know what I remember most from music lessons as a kid? The teacher’s constant reminder to PRACTICE every day.
So, how do you think you’re going to become a better writer without practicing?
I know that if you think you’re not a good writer, then you probably avoid writing. I’ve had other students tell me that they didn’t apply for jobs because they were so worried about their writing.
But I promise you: writing is a skill that can be learned through PRACTICE + FEEDBACK, just like playing the piano.
If you’re interested in practicing writing and receiving encouraging, expert editing and feedback, please contact me so we can chat about working together.