How do one start to be more clear in their writing??
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To offer some background, I really suck at talking. I can not formulate the correct words in my head before I say them. That means that I can't always say what I mean, and mean what I say. Bad combo. I'd like to think that I'm good at writing though. I collected a lot of what I know from reading difficult to understand books like Hamlet or other Victorian age books. Learning different lingos will boost the vocabulary and aid in the ability to select better speech or words. Hope I've not talked your ear off about something that didn't help!
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You may want to check out Yahoo Groups..Just go to search for groups and then type in Writing.  Check it out.. I have been a writer for a couple of years now, getting ready to have someone look over some of my stuff and maybe get it published! Good Luck!!!!
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just pencil and paper !\nwrite it then realize it.\nit will be easier for you torealize it by writing things in your mind :)
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Just write something sincere.\nThey will like it better.
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Here are a couple:\n\nBefore submitting a final draft of anything, double-check spelling, grammar, syntax, and all that.  The spell-check feature in a word processor is useful, but even it can make mistakes (it may misread the context of something and consequently make inappropriate changes), so I highly recommend getting someone to proof-read for you.  Even if you're good about spelling and grammar, it never hurts to get a second set of eyes, as there's a good chance they'll catch something that you wouldn't.\n\nLet's see, what else? Vary your diction.  Using the same words or phrases over and over again can bore a reader.  A thesaurus can be helpful (and if you don't have one, thesaurus.com is just as good).  But don't rely on it too heavily.  Some folks do this, and it really shows.  Their sentences end up sounding really forced, and not natural at all.  Also, the nuances of a word are important, and so it's important to choose a synonym with just the right flavor.  Cultivate your own creativity.\n\nThose are two areas where folks my age, at least, seem to run into problems.  There's lots more to be said on the subject, but if you're just seeking general tips, those two should take you a long way.  If you're writing a scholarly paper, I would suggest you get ahold of an MLA Handbook, if you don't have one already.\n\nhttp://www.mla.org/style\n\nBest of luck to you!
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i am sorry to say this but there is no other way except practice and read a lot of novels to increase your knowledge and vocab. when you do practice just one or two journals a day and read at least 30 pages of a book a day then you will increase your capability in writing\nwhen the time comes to write things you can easily write\n\n4 steps: plan what to write, write down, re-write (checking the mistakes and etc), and edit
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1. Use a powerful but small recorder\n2. Design a short-hand method of writing\n3. If you are short-sighted, correct as appropriate
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Keep a little notepad & pen with you, & every time something pops into your head; write it down.\nBegin setting a fixed time, daily, when you do thiese lttle things. This will discipline you to manage your time better while developing some organizational skills, too.
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I am attaching a link to an essay writing  tutorial to help you.  <click the below link>\n\nHave you ever heard of Brainstorming.  It is a technique to get most of your ideas about your subject on paper.\n\nChoose your subject.\nBrain storm.\nThen determine how detailed your paper will be.\nThen take each one of your brain storm ideas and make a paragraph about them.\n\nEvery Paper has \n\n1. a title, \n2. an Intro paragraph intrucing the subject\n3  at least 2-3 body paragraphs describing the subject &\n4. a summary paragraph \n\nSome tips are to: \n• Write in a Clear Style \n \n• Use active verbs \n \n• Keep your sentence length under control \n \n• Use simple words  \n \n• Avoid jargon \n \n• Avoid abstract terms \n \n• Keep abbreviations under control \n \n• Avoid Padding \n \n• Use topic sentences \n \n• Link your ideas and paragraphs \n \n• Use examples to explain difficult points \n \n• Use quotations in your writing \n\n\nYou will do just fine when you dou your best.
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Start off by letting your thoughts flow -- Jot down ideas, even if they're just words or fragments of sentences, don't think about sentence structure, just write down a plot and add on and elaborate.  Then piece them together into sentences and paragraphs and elaborate more.  Let a few other people read it, hear what they think, and use their input to further increase the quality of your story.  \n\nI hope this helps.  =]
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Practice makes perfect. \nListen to the key words. \nOnce you learn to stop to think how a word is spelled \nyou should get faster in taking notes. \nTo make sense of your notes, and help you remember, go over them as soon as possible after class and round out your writing then. \nEventually the whole process will become second nature. \nChoose a writing utensil that is best for your speed and the pressure you put on the paper.
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As justcurious said, first just begin writing.  Get some thoughts written down.  Try to make it very personal.  Don't try to use lots of complicated words and phrases - remember that the people who have to read the essays will probably have to read hundreds of them, so you want to find a way to make yours stand out.  Your writing must be clear and to the point.  Definitely don't go over the word limit - shorter may be better.  When you start deleting and editing, make sure that every word you keep in your essay has a purpose and conveys something about your intent and need.  Have you been given a specific topic, or is it a general essay about your eligibility for aid?  That makes a difference.  Get someone who is a good writer to help you edit as it can be very difficult to edit your own writing.  Print your essay in a good clear font on good paper if you have to send a paper copy.\n\nI hope these thoughts help.
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If your question is any indication, you are articulate and write very well. I think you're up to the challenge - and that's how you have to look at it - as a challenge.\n\nTry taking the topic and writing it on a blank sheet of paper.\nThen Google the topic.\nAround the topic title, write a few lines from 5 of the sites you visit. (Just a few key words). Then go away and leave it alone for half an hour.\nCome back to it, and see what you can put together.\nI'm a writer - it works for me most times I'm dumped with a subject I could care less about.\nGood luck!
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try freewriting. Just sit down and start typeing. You'll be surprised at what comes out. That should give you a good start.
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ask your instructor to give you some extra homework\n\nare you trying to write like a novel or just for conversation? the 2 styles of writing are differant\n\nreading will improve your writng skills so turn off the tv & pick up some good books\n\nwhat are you trying to improve about your writng skills?\npractice makes perfect so pick up paper & pen & simply start copying your homework over a 2nd time soon you'll have better handwriting
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Be neat when you write.  Use complete sentences.  THINK and show it.  As for study, do it in smaller chunks, like several different times set aside with other activity in between.  Stay at it consistently.
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ON THOSE OCCASSIONS THAT YOU HAVE A LOT ON YOUR MIND, WRITE IT DOWN.  DON'T WORRY ABOUT GRAMMER OR PUNCUATION JUST WRITE. GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND ONTO THE PAPER.  KEEP IT ON DON'T IT IS UP TO YOU.  HOPE IT HELPS.