WRITING SKILLS

Leaning through writing is a primitive method which needs to be brought back for better understanding and recall. Exambazaar tells you why you should rely more on pen and paper rather than typing out everything. It’s not just me who is saying that. Several educationists and scientists who study human behaviour say writing helps to memorize and learn a lot better than other traditional or modern methods. When we write, our brain constantly reads and assesses our words. This way we actually are receiving constant feedback from motor sensors along with the feel of a pencil or a pen scribbling down a paper surface. In several experiments and studies conducted, it has been concluded that taking down notes on a laptop creates many diversions (because of social media &internet) and lacks the required classroom learning. While typing does trump over handwriting in speed and efficiency (portability& sharability), it loses the contest at knowledge gained. Because writi...

How can I improve my English writing skills? Forget everything else. You do not need to be well learnt, informed or educated. No matter how weak your vocabulary is, I think you can end up producing awe-inspiring pieces of content. Do not waste one minute on some “killer tips” or “quality guidelines”. Just write. All you need to improve your writing skills is… writing. Do yourself a favour and tell your story no matter how mediocre you might think it is. Your thoughts and your writing should match. Be honest and say whatever you simply want to say. Be real. Show your true imperfection. It won’t suck. Your readers are just ordinary people like you. It isn’t a quantum physics exam. Trust me, you can write mind-blowing content. Practice will help to find your voice and Voila! Do not edit yourself to make your content amazing and interesting. If you have to edit it, means you are not perfect. Here’s a news flash… No one is. Originality and simplicity are compelling vi...

Try cursive writing. Get the kid’s handwriting books from any good stationary shop. Once you’re through with a book or two, maintain a register and write a paragraph or two daily. Choose a pen you love writing with. I personally am biased towards a black ink pilot pen.  Choose a preferred font size for yourself. While in school, used to keep my fonts really small to make use of small spaces on a book or during any note making the session. However, later I discovered, that a slightly larger font (seven to eight words in a line) made my handwriting look neater.  Repetition. The more you practise, the better you’ll get and better will be the progress of your endeavour. IMPORTANT:  Your writing posture. The standard posture of sitting straight and writing works. It lends the necessary sturdiness and support. Try writing, when you are lying down (either on your belly or on your back); or maybe try with your head resting on the table as you write. There will be ...