Writing Skills - What You Can Do to Be a Master of It

Writing Skills
Just like every other skill, you can enhance your writing skills over time. It can be done easily if you keep in mind the following points.

Leave other things & focus on what you are doing
A focused mind is necessary for writing. Never get distracted with other issues in your life & career while writing. Focus on the topic that you have in mind. In this way you can write a lot more easily & in less time.

Think freely
Try to think freely while writing. The more you can think, the more power will be there in your writing. It does not mean that you should write whatever you are thinking but in this way, one can easily find a lot of quality in your writing.

Gain enough knowledge before starting
You should have a grasp on the subject on which you are writing. It really is a test of how much you know about the topic which you are writing. If you do not have enough knowledge then first give some time to research about that topic. It really helps.

Follow a plan
You should have a process in place which you follow while writing which must include research, writing, editing & final publishing. By having a process in place, you will help yourself in increasing your speed as well as writing quality. Success in any field is all about following a proven plan or process that always work.
If you can keep in mind the above points than you will see that with time your writing skills will improve considerably.

The Writer's Instinct

It's happened to every new mother. The baby is crying. She's checked the diaper, fed the new bundle of joy and has been trying for over an hour to rock him to sleep. Yet instead of quiet bliss the new mom is rewarded with piercing screams.

When it comes to writing, sometimes the same thing occurs. You've followed the written plans of what you should do. You've created a plot, developed characters, created quirky dialogue and still the story is off. It's as if your characters are trying to beat you over the head with a broom. It's your writer's instinct intervening.
Writer's instinct is the intuition that a writer has that something is missing from their work in progress (manuscript); it is that quiet voice that says that indeed something on some level isn't fitting correctly. The more one writes the better attuned one becomes in hearing the quiet voice.
When the writer is plagued by such, it is best to dive in, and be ready to listen.

1.Cause and effect
Does the plot make sense? Are the effects logical to the story or is a part of it forced? The writer's instinct trumps. If for some reason a nagging feeling is telling you that the cause or effect is not working, then it is best to analyze why and attempt to ascertain a solution. Just as the newborn is unable to speak words to clarify its discomfort, it is the same with story. It cannot tell you if the plot has holes or where it may need to be fine tuned. Instead all it can do is cry for your attention and hope that your instinct and fine handling will make it possible to become a better work in progress and ultimately a finished story.

2. Analysis - who, what, when, where, why and how
Make sure to ask the difficult questions. If for some reason you feel that something just isn't right with your story then there is a good chance that your reader will too. Take the needed time to analyze it.

3. Get help
When one is new in any field, including motherhood, even the basics have to be learned. In writing, this principle is the same. Don't be afraid to ask someone's opinion; to discuss your story with a trusted critique partner, family member or friend. Sometimes through conversation one is able to gain insight into the problem and come up with a new solution on how to fix it.
Each day brings new opportunities and chances to discover the writer within. Take the time to nurture your creativity and when you need it the most, it won't disappoint. The writer's instinct is there to help to make you a better writer. Let it whisper softly into your ear.