To develop as a writer:
Read. When you read, watch what other publishers have done with punctuation. There are so many rules around, but today, many are changing the rules. Many are leaving commas out, for instance.
Read to develop your style. Read to develop your vocabulary. The Urban Dictionary may be a valuable resource to use. Don't depend on Microsoft Word's grammar checker. It is often incorrect and often isn't up-to-date with new words.
Read to stay current so you can write current.
Read online articles, magazine articles, books, blogs.
Practice writing summaries of what you've read. Learn the art of highlighting and re-writing--putting things into your words.
Read. When you read, watch what other publishers have done with punctuation. There are so many rules around, but today, many are changing the rules. Many are leaving commas out, for instance.
Read to develop your style. Read to develop your vocabulary. The Urban Dictionary may be a valuable resource to use. Don't depend on Microsoft Word's grammar checker. It is often incorrect and often isn't up-to-date with new words.
Read to stay current so you can write current.
Read online articles, magazine articles, books, blogs.
Practice writing summaries of what you've read. Learn the art of highlighting and re-writing--putting things into your words.
