In today's day and age, it's all about communication. And by
that, we mean communicating clearly, correctly, and concisely in
speaking, writing, listening, reading, and using numbers.
Yes, these skills are important for passing tests, getting
good grades, and the like. However, they are also crucial to your
success in life after school. You will be judged on your
communication skills the rest of your educational and
professional career. Communication pervades everything we do,
every single day.
The Art of Writing Well
Everyone realizes the importance of writing well. Everyone wants
to write well. So why are there so many poor writers? The answer
is simple: Patience.
Learning to write well is like learning any skill. Take
driving. Remember when you first got behind the wheel? It seemed
impossible to do everything all at once and still get to where
you wanted to go.
But then, you did learn to drive. Suddenly, instead of
focusing on all the separate details of driving a car, you were
able to make everything come together. You could relax and enjoy
the sights along the way.
What made the difference? Partly, it was practice. Partly,
too, the difference is in your own sense of mastery. You
eventually came to believe you were a good driver.
Writing is the same way. Anyone who chooses to write is a
writer. Knowing the rules of the road, and practicing them, is
critical to building skills and confidence. With this experience
under your belt, you'll no longer agonize at the thought of
having to write something.
Now you try it...
