{"id":8,"date":"2018-10-16T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-03-26T13:21:47","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T13:21:47","slug":"the-lucille-ossai-communications-toolbox-ask-lucille-ossai-2-developing-writing-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/16\/the-lucille-ossai-communications-toolbox-ask-lucille-ossai-2-developing-writing-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lucille Ossai Communications Toolbox: Ask Lucille Ossai #2 (Developing Writing Skills)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n<\/span><\/span><\/b>Ask\u00a0Lucille Ossai<\/span><\/a>\u00a0#2: <\/span><\/span><\/b>How do I develop writing skills?<\/em><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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I refer to our discussion<\/span> during the one-on-one coaching last year. You encouraged me to start writing. I still have the desire to do so, and for a year now, I am still battling with how to start.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The challenge I have is that I am not creative enough. I don’t have content, so all this put together has<\/span> prevented me from exploring the world of writing.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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First, I appreciate your honesty about struggling <\/span>to write. I know from experience that it\u2019s daunting to put your thoughts out there because of the fear of failing. Let me reassure you that although I\u2019ve been blogging for over six years, I too face a similar panic about what to write when a new article is due.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Second, I\u2019d like to give you tips on how to start writing, and what to do to improve<\/span> your skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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I strongly recommend that you start a blog<\/b>. In our discussion a year ago, I mentioned some free versions such as WordPress, Blogger, Medium and Wix. It takes about ten minutes to set up a blog, so please do so immediately after reading this post.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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That\u2019s the theme you choose. Don\u2019t agonise about not knowing everything about that topic, because the more you <\/span>write and research, the more knowledgeable you\u2019d become. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Finally, write. You could start by writing a post of 100 words. \u00a0<\/span>Write for yourself at the beginning and don\u2019t worry if no one reads your blog. But be clear about your expectations. Set a realistic schedule for writing and stick to it<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> <\/b>For example, you could decide to write twice a month as a minimum. <\/span>Then as you become more invested in your niche and in your blogging journey, you could increase the frequency of posting.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Even though you\u2019re writing to explore your passion and to boost your writing skills, ensure you edit and proofread your work to the best of your ability before <\/b>posting online. This step is critical to your progress if you\u2019re serious about becoming a better writer. Imagine that each article would be published by a reputable magazine or newspaper, then edit accordingly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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