Questions tagged [learning]
This tag should be used for questions about learning something about the craft of writing, such as how you can learn to write in a certain style or which process you could follow to improve your grammar. Contrast this with [research], which is about learning something about a certain topic, not about a process.
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Best tips on practicing prose as a beginner writer
I would like to know, what is the best way of practicing prose. I have come to learn dialogue is my strong suit, while prose...not really. I read the likes of GRRM, Tolkien, Cahill etc. So in a way I ...
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Where to learn about writing?
I have a lot of difficulty writing. I started asking a writer my questions but I think he didn't like it very much. He was bothered and offered me his course, which I can't do at the moment. Where can ...
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What genres should I explore next?
I’ve been wondering lately, what genres should I dive into next with my writing? I feel like I’m stuck in a bit of a rut, always writing the same kind of stuff. I want to switch things up and try ...
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What’s a good way to practice writing and actually get better over time?
What’s the best way to actually practice writing and see real improvement over time? Should I be writing every single day, or is it more about focusing on the quality of what I write? Are there ...
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What do you have to focus on when reading other people's screenplays to improve as a writer?
What do you have to focus on when reading other people's screenplays to improve as a writer? No matter, how many screenplays I read, I can't seem to improve in my writing. What are the most important ...
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Does writing well in one language translate to writing well in other languages?
I have been trying to improve my writing skills. Most of what I write is in English. To what extent do you think that writing skills are cross-language? I am concerned about my time investment into ...
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Alternatives to MFA for finding mentors and writing communities
I've been looking at high-residency, low-residency, and no-residency MFAs for advanced training in writing, specifically for gaining access to mentors and finding a writing community that I can take ...
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The right way to write
When debating with someone about how to write eloquently, I argued that one needs to learn grammatical structures so that grammar comes easily when writing, but he said that one should focus on ...
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What is Considered Good Writing? How Do You Become a Good Writer?
This seems like a vague question but it is not. What is good writing?
Does it have simply be concise and clear? Obviously, not. Writing that sounds beautiful is considered good writing? But, what ...
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Can I internalize style through imitation?
Books I have read and people have said that imitation of a great author is a good way to learn writing style. Well, what I want to know is whether I can actually internalize a writing style by direct ...
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How can I focus on writing one book?
I'm only 9 and I started writing a few books, but I didn't even finish them all. I don't know if I should keep writing different books, or focus on one. I sometimes find old books of mine that aren't ...
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What's the difference between regular written and literary english?
So, I think there's a difference between English that's used in things like novels and similar writings and what is used every day. I can easily parse things like articles and questions on this site, ...
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As a writer, how to understand why others enjoy what you hate?
One of my previous questions got an interesting answer. And posed an interesting problem. Namely, It will be difficult to make a parody of something without understanding why people like it. That's a ...
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Apparent contradiction in rules about writing that I learnt throughout my education
I noticed that there are a few inconsistencies in what I was taught throughout my English education, and I hope to clarify them. I think the nature of the question is somewhere between "grammar" and "...
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What methods can I use to improve my English writing skills? [closed]
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I'm just an English learner now, but I intend to use English in my career. I suppose everyone knows requirements to pass one of common English tests. Also I wish I became a student of a ...
