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Q&A How do I use my blog as a platform for practice and improvement?

I've recently followed the advice of our very own Jeff Atwood and started a blog site in order to become a better writer and communicator. My goal is to improve my skill at technical writing and b...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by glitch‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar glitch‭ · 2019-12-08T02:15:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
I've recently followed the advice of our very own Jeff Atwood and started a blog site in order to become a better writer and communicator.

My goal is to improve my skill at technical writing and business writing; to be able to write crisply, clearly, and to the point. I want to develop a writing style whichs is, at once, both informative and enjoyable. Stylistically, I'm aiming for a (crazy) mixture of Bill Bryson and Christopher Hitchens.

I've chosen a blog because it seems a good first step - it gives me a platform to write. It's a place I can write frequently and get as much practice and I need. However, I'm concerned that I will not go too far just by blogging frequently without any external input. **How can my I use my blog to improve my writing, beyond just writing a lot?** Is there something I can do as part of my blogging that will push my limits and make me a better communicator?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2012-03-12T21:18:16Z (over 12 years ago)
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