As a begining writer, I want to be able to communicate my thoughts, write and speak what I mean. I am striving to become a good writer and articulate speaker. I am would like if you can give some advice on how to accomplish this goal. What are the rules to good writing? I would like to know the secrects to good writing and if possible get tips from you on where to begin. What the essential building block of good writing and speaking. Are there websites you recommend or a specific writing book, reading material, and authors you recommend.

Last Edited on 7-Oct-2008 12:58 AM

CeeBee
2253 posts
Oct 08, 2008
3:20 PM

My suggestion is to read. Read the daily newspaper, read news magazines, read popular magazines, read classic novels, read romance novels, read science fiction and adventure novels, read children's books, read bestsellers, read Wikipedia, read your church's newsletter, read the backs of cereal boxes. Read! Before long, you will begin to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff.

As for one's own writing, "The wastebasket is a writer's best friend." ~Isaac Bashevis Singer.

GORONSKY
291 posts
Oct 21, 2008
8:21 PM

Hi, Mr. Ceo. Your drive and determination are evident in your request for information to improve your writing ability. If I may, I'd like to suggest a condensed version of what you wrote above.

As a beginning writer, I want to possess the ability to communicate my thoughts via effective writing and speaking. I am determined to become a good writer and an articulate speaker. What are the rules and essential building blocks to good writing? What websites, writing books, reading materials, and authors would you recommend?

Last Edited on 21-Oct-2008 8:27 PM