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A place where I struggle with writing is putting my research into words. Sometimes, I get stuck on how I should phrase things so that they flow with the rest of the essay and it's not so choppy. But it takes some time for me to get there. After a few people have edited my work, I can figure out where those mistakes are, but I would like to know how to fix those mistakes myself. I also have a hard time with introductions and conclusions in essays. How do I introduce a topic, and how do I conclude it without making it sound all awkward?

In terms of creative writing; I don't know how to engage a reader in a story I'm writing. I've always been really bad a writing short stories because I don't really know how to keep my readers interested. You'd think I would know by now--I read books all the time! I can see how the author is keeping me interested, but I can't do that in my own stories. But maybe I got this opinion a long time ago, and haven't tried to write a story since then. Because since I graduated high school (about three years ago) I haven't written any short stories.

I would like to improve in these areas so that I can perfect my skills as a writer, and convey my thoughts more effectively.

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  1. Cindy the BlogessorFebruary 21, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    Mudita, when you think back to the last time you wrote creatively, I'm wondering what your experiences were like? I know that I often wobble in the same area because my literal job as a researcher is to write in academic genres. When I read Mike Rose's work, though, I'm struck by how he manages to weave in narrative details, even when he's making an argument. Do you think that would work for you? I'll make you a deal: I'll try if you do :) What do you say?

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