where to learn to write?

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Hey all,

I am interested in learning how to create quality content for my own websites. Where did you learn how to write and create quality content? Where can I do the same?

Many thanks,
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  • Profile picture of the author Thestrangerwithknowledge
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    Originally Posted by microhappiness View Post

    Hey all,

    I am interested in learning how to create quality content for my own websites. Where did you learn how to write and create quality content? Where can I do the same?

    Many thanks,
    There are tons of books and online courses on how to write quality content for your website.

    D&AD Copy Book
    Wired for Story

    And more.

    Just google for example "how to write quality content for your website" and tons of results will come up.
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  • Profile picture of the author ellakatie94
    First of all, you have to understand clearly about the niche. Then you have to good knowledge about the language, which language you want to use for writing. Then just read some sample writing form the search engine. You can search on the search engine by typing the keyword. You will found a ton of sample writing. Then just follow the best one. Thanks for your interest.
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  • Profile picture of the author zdebx
    Practice makes perfect.

    You just have to do it to get better at it. To make it easier for you, have a look and see what kind of content your competitors are producing and then use their ideas to create your own articles.

    Note, I said use "ideas", not copy/paste.
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  • Profile picture of the author gwilfo1988
    If you want to great content then I highly recommend Everybody Writes by Ann Handley.
    Incredible advice on how to get people hooked on your content and a rules checklist so your content is always perfect.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    There's some okay free information about learning to write better here: EzineArticles Training

    May not be perfect but it's a good start.

    But in the end, we learn to write better by writing. It's like the difference between someone who actually goes out running daily and between runs learns more about how to improve their techniques versus a couch potato that sits at home reading about how to run. The first person is the only one that is really learning anything.

    Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author onlineworker11
    Yes there are a lot of writing courses online and also you could check out other peoples blogs etc to see how they are writing.
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  • Profile picture of the author BradVert2013
    Practice, practice, practice. Also, read all the content you can, both good and bad. Then practice some more.
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  • Profile picture of the author boblyle
    This might seem more common sense than an actual helpful tip but, learn to write just like you speak.
    If you have a sense of humor, use it.
    Sincere? Use it.
    Just be yourself, your readers will appreciate it and it just makes writing so much easier.
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  • Profile picture of the author esk
    I know this is really not the advice you wanna hear, but what is the most effective thing you can do is create content piece after content piece.

    When you browse the web and read some content you really like take a moment and analyze why this is good content.

    Create content regularly and if best have a list you can send that content too. Then you will also learn which type of content works best for your market.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jason Moffatt
    I'll share with you 2 tools that will dramatically help you with writing that I share in my paid Write, Send, Collect program.

    1. Grammarly (Chrome extenstion)

    2. Hemingway Editor

    Both are free and amazing tools to polish up your writing.

    Aloha
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    M, here ya go

    Open a Word document.

    Write 1,000 words daily. For practice. Then trash the doc or save and re-read a few months down the road.

    Best way to learn to become a better blogger. By observing yourself, and how you allow your writing voice to emerge.

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  • Profile picture of the author Sam JTB
    I was a history major in my undergrad so I wrote a ton.

    But writing a daily blog will definitely help. You'll only get better with time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Omarkenawy
    Personally, I have been on the same situation and I was looking for ways or courses to learn how to write articles for my websites and my clients. I discovered the best way to improve my writing skills is Reading regularly. Reading is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words appropriately.

    Tips: Choose books or articles with topics that interest you.Learning shouldn’t be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.

    Also you can find great English writing courses at Alison.Com
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  • Profile picture of the author anhvu
    Originally Posted by microhappiness View Post

    Hey all,
    I am interested in learning how to create quality content for my own websites. Where did you learn how to write and create quality content? Where can I do the same?
    Many thanks,
    Hi,

    There are a lot of free sources to learn how to write better. All you need is search on search engines.

    In addition, you can find the top competitors in your niche and see the way they write and learn from it.

    Most important thing is practicing. The more you practice the better you get.

    - Anhvu
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  • Profile picture of the author Wordsmith11
    Firstly you need to figure out your niche market and what exactly do you want to write about. Language matters a lot, you need to up the grammar game and make sure you write top notch things, you can start off by making Google your best friend and search online all the content on how to improve your writing and then develop a writing style. Make sure it's interactive and interesting only then people would be interested in reading those. Practice would make you perfect and you will learn along the way.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adrian X
    You also need to write a lot of low quality content before you can write high quality. Read books and write every day and you will become better at it.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Originally Posted by microhappiness View Post

    Hey all,

    I am interested in learning how to create quality content for my own websites. Where did you learn how to write and create quality content? Where can I do the same?

    Many thanks,
    You know this may be somewhat of an unorthodox way of doing it, but I honed part of my craft in writing right here on Warrior Forum.

    Try it... it can help.

    Makes you think and become more diligent. Not Twitter type prose. But actually well thought out type of writing


    - Robert Andrew
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  • Profile picture of the author PPG19
    I think that people who read a lot are great writers.

    If i were you i would pick a successful blog in your niche and read and study their writing techniques.

    Also as others have said practice is what will improve your writing skills.

    I am leaving you some links here so you can check some really nice articles that talk about this topic (how to improve your writing skills, how to attract your target readers...):

    https://blog.kissmetrics.com/phrase-anatomy/

    How to Simplify Your Writing

    https://www.quicksprout.com/the-adva...ing-chapter-4/
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamel Hassell
    You can google in Daerren Rowse,he is the founder of Pro blogger and And Digital photography school.

    I first started blogging 2 years ago ,Since connecting with him I realized that I needed to pivot .
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  • Profile picture of the author luciesmazanska
    where to learn to write?
    Answer: Read as much as you can, as often as you can.Write everyday and write relentlessly. The biggest challenge for a writer is when they run out of ideas / creativity to write. When you will practice this, you will learn to write even in times of zero motivation.
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