Is this how you feel when your teacher asks you to write something? What would it take for you to be more relaxed when writing?
Many students get anxious when asked to write. And while it can be frustrating, there are several ways to help you get started and improve your writing. Let's get started.
First, you have to remember that writing is a process. It's something that improves with practice and with a little time. If you worry about making making mistakes, you will quickly grow bored with writing.
To begin you must first find something to write about. This is often the most difficult part, so it's a good idea to start with a familiar subject or topic. People you know, places you've been and the things you like are a few examples. The most familiar subject, of course, is yourself.
So, just for fun, try to make a list of subjects or topics that are familiar to you. Then, number them in order of importance. For example:
- Shopping
- Friends
- Hobbies
If you have a topic like #3 above, try to narrow it by choosing a specific hobby.
After you have chosen a topic which you feel is most important or interesting, freewrite for 5 minutes. Remember that when we freewrite, it's a way to get our ideas down. At this point in your writing, it's not necessary to worry about spelling and grammar. You will revisit your writing to make changes and improvements.
If you tried this task, post a comment about your experience.
