What Makes a Writer a Good Writer?
Good writers understand the value of writing, and they themselves want to become better writers.
Good writers are organized and manage their time well, consistently meeting deadlines for writing-related tasks.
Good writers continually learn new grammar and punctuation rules and frequently review those rules to better understand and accurately apply them.
Good writers read and write regularly.
Good writers ask questions pertaining to writing.
Good writers revise their writing multiple times and go above and beyond with their revisions.
Good writers fact-check information before including it in their writing, and they use a dictionary to confirm correct word usage.
Good writers are strong spellers.
Good writers have a large vocabulary, which they actively work to expand, and they integrate advanced words into their writing.
Good writers are self-motivated.
Good writers reread their writing numerous times when drafting and look at words analytically while doing so.
Good writers are independent learners.
Good writers edit writing regularly and understand the importance of reading it multiple times and associating rules with changes.
Good writers request feedback on their writing.
Good writers have a strong understanding of phrases and clauses and know the difference between simple, compound, complex and compound-complex sentences.
Good writers understand the importance of well-structured, polished prewriting.
Good writers choose thought-provoking topics to write about and engage their audiences with word selection.
Good writers value concise writing.
Good writers understand the importance of order in writing: order within sentences and among them.
Good writers often think about writing—even when they are not writing.
Good writers know that learning to write is a multifaceted, ongoing process that requires patience and dedication.
~ Christina Caputo
Founder & Owner of ★ W O R D S