How can some people be so good at writing?

Question

My friend is an amazing writer, she doesn't write poetry or stories or anything, she writes about thoughts and feelings. She's so creative with her words. How did she become so good at this? And what does she have that I don't? why can't I?

Answer 1

some people just have a a special talent with the written word. there's nothing you can really do to change it. if you're born with the gift to communicate through words then that's how it is. if you don't have that gift, you can always read the dictionary every night. vocabulary and understanding the english language is a huge part of it!

Answer 2

My friend is the same, some people just have a way with words.

I don't know... it's natural. :)

Answer 3

Many writers are also readers.  By paying attention to how others put words together, you improve your own writing.  Additionally, it helps to practice.  I teach middle school writing and I have my students write every day.  Most days it is simply a free write to get the ideas flowing.  Don't be afraid to just let the ideas out.  You can always polish the grammar, punctuation, and organization later.  Sometimes, that is what editors are for :O)

Answer 4

Everyone is different i'm sure you have a talent to, even if you don't know it yet.

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Answer 5

you have to write whats in your heart

it will also help if you do practice and read, to give you ideas

Answer 6

Some people are just born with it. I'm sure if you take classes or look online for some helpful tips, you will be a great writer like your friend.

Answer 7

Some people are just more right-side brained than left-sided, and visa versa. Ask your friend how good she is at math and science.  

Answer 8

Don't try to mimic your friends' talents and aptitudes. Discover yourself and develop your own. You might be better at something completely different.

Answer 9

The better reader you are, the better writer you will be.

People like Stephen King says the same thing.

Answer 10

i personally think it's all about the things you've been through in your life... how you react to tough times over the years just makes some people more creative and can put their feelings into words better than others.  ask her about the stuff shes been through... sometimes just understanding the way she thinks and deals with things might help get you there.

Good luck!  :D

Answer 11

Good writers are usually good readers so if you want to get good at writing then you should invest more time into reading more higher end pieces of literature. There are tons of great books out there so you can have fun picking some out.