nice to see you guys.. im new to this forum ..i likes to write, writing creatively is my ambition ...anyhow i commit mistakes in writing ..my writing skill is not up to the mark ..kindly give your valuable suggestions
The usual advice is to read a lot, and write a lot- but judging by your post I suspect English isn't your first language, so it might be a good idea to get yourself a tutor, to teach you the language before you think about writing in it.
yes of course, english is not my first language.its tough for me to get a tutor to teach me .im busy with my studies ..thats y im here to seek help from experts
Hi Guy, Welcome to the Writing Forums. As Banzai said, reading is the key. Read everything you can get your hands on, and read with intention. Pay attention not only to the story, but how the author tells it. Notice what the author reveals, and what the author leaves to later, or leaves to the reader's imagination. Look at how imagery is used, how dialogue is structured, and how tension is maintained. Posting your own work should not be among the very first things you do here. It is worth taking the time to see what other people have done to improve their writing, and see if some of it applies to your writing as well. That is part of why we require members to review other members' work before posting their own for review. On the other hand, there are no restrictions, other than content and copyright rules, on showcasing your work in your member blog. Also, be aware that posting a piece of writing on any public site, including this one, will greatly diminish your chances of selling it for publication. Removing the writing later does not alter that fact - once posted, it is irreversibly considered published. So do not post anything more than a small excerpt of any piece you are planning to submit for publication. If you haven't explored the site yet, you should probably do so soon. Newcomers often gravitate to the Lounge, the Word Games, or the Review Room, but there is much more to be discovered if you poke in the corners. Remember to check out our FAQ as well, and be sure to read through the forum rules, too, to avoid any misunderstandings or hurt feelings. Respect for one another is our principal mandate. As for the Review Room, new joiners often wonder why we do things a bit differently on this site than on other writing sites. We emphasize constructive critique as a vital writing skill. Training your eye by reviewing other people's work helps you improve your own writing even before you present it for others to see. Therefore, we ask members to review other people's writing before posting work of their own. The Review Room forums on this site, therefore, are true workshops, not just a bulletin board for displaying your work (and on that note, please only post each item for review in one Review Room forum). Also, please use the same thread for all revisions and additional excerpts from the same piece of writing. See this post, Why Write Reviews Before Posting My Work? for more information. And while you're looking around, don't forget to check out our Weekly Short Story Contest and Weekly Poetry Contest. They actually run more than one week apiece, but any member may enter, and all members are urged to vote for their favorites. Enjoy your stay here, and have fun!
