Ted Said:

How can I improve my writing skills and vocabulary?

We Answered:

Read, and take an etymology course. I have done the former, but not the latter. I regret not taking etymology. It will be like the most important class for you during ACT/SAT(unless your not in high school anymore, but you get the idea). Reading is useful because it will help your brain be more creative.

Wade Said:

Would any teachers like to help me with my writing skills?

We Answered:

You are so close -- you can do it. What seems to be the problem? Punctuation, tense of verbs, vocabulary, spelling, continuity of thought? Find out what your problem area is and concentrate on that. Good luck -- think positive.

Joann Said:

How can I use my excellent writing skills to earn a little extra money?

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I write for Associated Content in my free time. There is no fee to register and you can submit articles (on nearly any topic) immediately. You can't make a living off of it, but it is nice to get paid for something you wrote and see other people's comments on your work. You should check out their FAQ page and forum. Good luck.

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Hilda Said:

What are the best ways to improve my writing skills?

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First buy a copy of "elements of Style" by William Strunk
Review the definition of a sentence. Review the parts of a sentence.
Then study grammar and punctuation. . READ good literature, learn sentence structure and how to analyze what makes a good sentence.
The above is the easy part. The hard part is writing. Practice writing. Assign yourself paragraphs on topics and write one page essays over and over until you can convey what you are saying clearly and succinctly
Don't rely on either spell check or grammar check on the computer. They are not reliable for upper level English. Invest in a good dictionary.

Read and write. It is that simple and that hard.

Victor Said:

How can I increase my writing skills?

We Answered:

Like you, I'm a crazy reader.

But because I want to improve my writing, I take notes, sometimes in my head, sometimes actual, written-in-ink notes. If I ever come across a word that I either don't know or know, but always forget, I jot it down in my Word Book (Yes, I have a book of words. Yes, I am a dork. XD). Then, after I'm done reading, I look up the definition in the dictionary. I've learned so many fantastic words this way.

Another suggestion is just to write. You'll see the fastest results this way, too. Have you ever looked back on a writing piece that you'd written only a few months before, and say: "This is quite possibly the worst thing I've ever had the misfortune to read"? This is how I *know* that I've improved. And it always feels great to know that.

I like to read books about writing, too. I've found Write Great Fiction (it's a bunch of books that help with certain points of writing like characters and plots) to be really helpful. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1…

Hope these tips help!