How to Be an Excellent Writer
You just finished reading the new Harry Potter book and you can’t help thinking how well J.K. Rolling writes! Then, you get the crazy idea of writing your own material. But, you realize your writing zucks. So, where do you start? How do you write effectively? The following tips are a result of my personal experiences with writing and I’m sure they will greatly improve your writing as well.
Read, read, read.
You may be wondering, “reading books can improve writing? But shouldn’t I be doing English exercises and memorize vocabulary lists?” Sure, doing exercises can help you attain a greater control of the language and an improved vocabulary can add sophistication to your writing however, reading is the most effective and proven way to holistically improve writing.
First of all, reading all kinds of books allows you to explore different genres of writing and writing styles authors use. So, if you come across a particular style you like, you can absorb that style by analyzing it. Analysis includes imitating how the author manipulates the language to create certain feelings or effects. This method is great because you can use that analysis to effectively add more flavour and variety to your writing.
Second, reading exposes you to new words and complex sentence structures. This is more effective than memorizing vocabulary lists because you learn the proper usage and connotation of words. The last thing you want is to spam complex words; it kills the authenticity of your writing.
Write, write, write.
Reading books is one thing and writing is another. The best way to improve your writing is by… writing, writing and writing some more! No matter how many books you read, exercises you do or English lessons you attend, your writing will not magically take flight unless you practice. The more you write, the more you will gain experience with writing and the easier it will become to spot your errors and correct them. By practicing lots, you’ll be able to manipulate the language to your heart’s desire and one day become a great writer like J.K. Rolling.
Contact great writers.
Try to get in touch with famous writers! Reading my tips is a good start but of course, I am not a professional writer. So make the effort of contacting writers and asking them how you can improve your writing. If you have any luck and get a nice and long email, forward it to me 
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A bonus of reading and writing is enhancing your ability to spot spelling errors. (did you notice I misspelled a few words in this article?)
- Sumanyu Sharma
