How to Improve Your Writing Skills in the New Year
Eight strategies that will help you become a better writer
Ernest Hemingway once observed of writers,
“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.”
No matter where you are in your writing journey (maybe you’re just starting out or maybe you’re already a published author), there is always more to learn in order to improve your skills and inspire more people with your words.
In today’s post, I’m sharing eight ways you can become a better writer in the New Year. These are the same steps I followed in 2019 and 2020 and that I plan to implement again in 2021.
Let’s dive in.
(Please note that links to books are affiliate links which means I’ll earn a small commission if you buy through the link with no extra cost to you.)
1. Read Writing Craft Books
Writing craft books are a fantastic way to learn story structure, copywriting techniques, and editing strategies.
They help you sharpen your writing and storytelling skills so you can more effectively express yourself in words and spread your ideas.
