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The other answers are correct to say that you need to read a lot. But it's not enough just to read. You have to read like a writer. Anytime you read a passage that is particularly clear or compelli...
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System
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2019-12-08T02:48:33Z (almost 5 years ago)
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Aaron
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2019-12-08T02:48:33Z (almost 5 years ago)
The other answers are correct to say that you need to read a lot. But it's not enough just to read. You have to read like a writer. Anytime you read a passage that is particularly clear or compelling, stop and try to figure out what made it so. Later, try to mimic that style in your own work. When choosing what to read, look for writers who are masters of their craft. You won't learn good technique from bad writers. (Best-selling authors and popular bloggers tend to be excellent writers.)
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2014-10-02T20:30:59Z (about 10 years ago)
Original score: 3