Improve Your Writing Style

Writing isn't something everyone is great at, believe it or not. For those that have a natural flow and word concoction you are not the norm for writers. No matter how long you have been writing, how easy it is to write or how creative you can be, there is always room for improving your writing style.

Writing style is the tone in which you write your stories. The voice you want people to hear when they are reading your stories. Every writer tells their stories in their own way, and people can become comfortable in their style and it can be repetitive and get boring if you don't change up words, and writing style.

Writing style determines how you structure your sentences, the purpose of the story and the flow in which your readers perceive things. If you're writing for a blog you can use a personal tone with engaging words you would use in a normal conversation. While writing for a magazine or business purpose would require a professional tone with your direct writing style.

There are four writing styles that you can fall into:

1) Descriptive writing - descriptive writing is a style that paints pictures for the readers. You want to be specific and detailed so readers see exactly what you envision while writing. Many poets and romance novelist write in this style.

2) Persuasive writing - persuasive writing tries to convince readers that what the writer is telling you is the point of view you should have. These writers are recommending something. Many marketing people use this style of writing.

3) Expository writing - expository writing is used with your writing about facts. You give information and let the reader decide what to take from it. This type of writing is done for news articles, non-fiction books and scientific writing.

4) Narrative writing - this style of writing is for creative writing and has a plot with characters and settings. Many that write novels, and screenplays use this style of writing.

Now that you know what type of writing styles there are here is how you can improve them.

1) start trying to write at least one article or story in each style.

2) practice writing in your favorite style, but using different words

3) pay attention to what style you write in

4) choose your words wisely

5) Use a natural conversation tone

When you start trying to write at least one article in a different style you can see if you like the different styles and may want to incorporate a new writing style into your writing. Practicing your writing in your favorite style, but using different words allows you to explore a new range of possible writing choices. Paying attention to wha style you write in can make it easier for you to write because you can anticipate your word usage. Choosing your words wisely allows readers to get the same meaning without seeing the same words over and over again. Finally, using a natural conversation tone allows. you to write like you would talk, which makes it easier for you to write.

Writing is a skill and gift. We hope that these writing tips help you on your writing journey. No matter if you're writing a blog post, article, book, homework assignment or an email. We want you to feel confident in your word choices and complete project. Look out for more writing tips from our professionals. Helpful tips, tricks and ideas to help you write your story- Happy Writing!