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How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by IamOlusa(m): 7:47am On Dec 01, 2017
After watching few of Toastmaster International Videos on youtube, my orientation changed, i fell deeply in love with the power of words, the main ideas that has been running tro and fro my mind was to change people's life with the power word.
I believe one can have the right word to change someone lifes but when spoken wrongly, it leaves them chattered and scattered.
PS: I need the proficient writers on nairaland to teach me how to pen down every piece of my ideas that hit the reader where it will help me and how to speak eloquently in public.
How do I speak and make people to listen?
-Tobi
Cc : Shewrites and Co.
Help me.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Centino: 9:23am On Dec 01, 2017
Write. Every single day.

Read. Even wore than you write. Everything in print.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by IamOlusa(m): 10:08am On Dec 01, 2017
Centino:
Write. Every single day.
Read. Even wore than you write. Everything in print.
What should i read? my science book?

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by SheWrites(f): 10:15am On Dec 01, 2017
IamOlusa:
After watching few of Toastmaster International Videos on youtube, my orientation changed, i fell deeply in love with the power of words, the main ideas that has been running tro and fro my mind was to change people's life with the power word.
I believe one can have the right word to change someone lifes but when spoken wrongly, it leaves them chattered and scattered.
PS: I need the proficient writers on nairaland to teach me how to pen down every piece of my ideas that hit the reader where it will help me and how to speak eloquently in public.
How do I speak and make people to listen?
-Tobi
Cc : Shewrites and Co.
Help me.

First things first... pick up a pen and a paper and pour out your ideas.

One at a time, expand these ideas...

Leave grammar for now... you can always edit when you are done.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by IamOlusa(m): 11:33am On Dec 01, 2017
SheWrites:

First things first... pick up a pen and a paper and pour out your ideas.
One at a time, expand these ideas...
Leave grammar for now... you can always edit when you are done.
Thank you.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by alfred007(m): 6:32am On Dec 03, 2017
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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Becoted001(m): 6:35am On Dec 03, 2017
I wish to be proficient writer
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by illicit(m): 6:35am On Dec 03, 2017
read extensively and write habitually....

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by sonnie10: 6:37am On Dec 03, 2017
Write and get constructive feedback.
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Bennethanderson(m): 6:38am On Dec 03, 2017
Did I just made Fp?
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Nobody: 6:38am On Dec 03, 2017
You'll always make people listen if it's a topic you are passionate about. Don't just choose any topic, choose those you care about

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by NwaAmaikpe: 6:41am On Dec 03, 2017
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Being a proficient writer is almost the same as being a good lovemaker.

To some it comes naturally,
To others it is gained with experience,
Then the rest are tutored.

However note that the first two classes of people are always better at it than the last.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by pastorlams(m): 6:43am On Dec 03, 2017
Read a lot. Read books in the direction of what you wish to write about the most. If you wanna write on political thoughts, read on political thoughts. If it's science fiction you love, read on that genre and read the best of the best in such fields. Same goes for if you wanna be a good orator, simply search and choose experts in the field you prefer and learn their skills, then from time to time, practice what you've learnt and include your own ingenuity.
Personally, I write on Christian lifestyle and entertainment and I reach eager readers from over 40 countries on my blog- pastorlams..com. I think I'm innovating a new style of writing and you can check it out �. All the best!

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by unphilaz(m): 6:48am On Dec 03, 2017
Thanks op am learning tooo
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by unphilaz(m): 6:50am On Dec 03, 2017
illicit:
read extensively and write habitually....
Need this

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by OluwabuqqyYOLO(m): 6:55am On Dec 03, 2017
Create a story thread here in the literature section. Be consistent with updates and you'll see the magic. It's the most proven way to become better here.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by telim: 7:05am On Dec 03, 2017
IamOlusa:
After watching few of Toastmaster International Videos on youtube, my orientation changed, i fell deeply in love with the power of words, the main ideas that has been running tro and fro my mind was to change people's life with the power word.
I believe one can have the right word to change someone lifes but when spoken wrongly, it leaves them chattered and scattered.
PS: I need the proficient writers on nairaland to teach me how to pen down every piece of my ideas that hit the reader where it will help me and how to speak eloquently in public.
How do I speak and make people to listen?
-Tobi
Cc : Shewrites and Co.
Help me.

oldfoolnigger:
Same wish heresad angry

Op i just did a quick scan to these http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/ list of video tutorials and found this video tutorials for you http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/Upgrade.Your.Writing1/
you an still scan through the list for other tutorials on programming or any other tutorial of your choice
http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/
for graphic designers download full tutorials of your choice from the link below
http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Graphic/

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Nobody: 7:16am On Dec 03, 2017
If you become a good writer at last, having no one to market your works will demoralize you. I'm a writer and a talented speaker. I love writing so much that it's what I do at leisure time when others have fun. I wrote a novel, got it to Amazon, iBookstore, and Lulu.com, but nobody knows that my book is in existence. You will have to spend huge money on advertising. That's why you see some works I will actually like to flush down sink making waves once they have what it takes to advertise it.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by kayo80(m): 7:19am On Dec 03, 2017
Hmm
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Stevenbright(m): 7:22am On Dec 03, 2017
These steps will be of great help to you in your desire to improve your writing.

1. Read good books in the genre you are interested in to understand the basic structure and rhythm used by established authors whose books you are reading. Also put into consideration your purpose of writing and be passionate about it too!!

2. Learn and perfect how to express your thought through outlining.

3. Write every day. Your writing will improve as you write.

4. Acquire basic editing and proofreading skills.

5. Get feedbacks on your writing by sharing it with people.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by oldfoolnigger(m): 7:24am On Dec 03, 2017
Same wish heresad angry
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by kay29000(m): 7:32am On Dec 03, 2017
You didn't say if it is fiction you want to write or non fiction.

Anyway, read a lot, and watch movies, and watch animal planet, and watch interviews of great authors, and travel a lot, and talk to a lot of people (let them share their life experiences with you), and read different types of blogs and websites, not Just nairaland. Do all these things, and when it is time to write, trust me, you will have a lot write about. Then, write, write, and write some more. Write every day or at least every chance you get, and you will get better with each story/article you write.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by PurpleHouse(m): 7:47am On Dec 03, 2017
It takes passion and commitment to be a fantastic writer!
However, you can master the act if you are determined enough about writing. I've been writing since I was 17, thats becox I was born to write. And then i developed the talent. So its not about reading reading reading. Its more about developing and polishing yourself, and this you can achieve by playing around with words. So start writing. Start practicing! Start learning!

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by akeentech(m): 7:50am On Dec 03, 2017
CrescentMoon:
If you become a good writer at last, having no one to market your works will demoralize you. I'm a writer and a talented speaker. I love writing so much that it's what I do at leisure time when others have fun. I wrote a novel, got it to Amazon, iBookstore, and Lulu.com, but nobody knows that my book is in existence. You will have to spend huge money on advertising. That's why you see some works I will actually like to flush down sink making waves once they have what it takes to advertise it.

If you want to make money from writing visit

https://akeentech.com/2017/11/top-ten-websites-pay-article-writing/


And your life will never remain the same
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by castrol180(m): 7:51am On Dec 03, 2017
Following...
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Alhkerimu(m): 8:09am On Dec 03, 2017
If you want to increase your writting skill there is no big deal.
Read as much as you can and always make sure what your read is something intellible..
Gather your thought and put them into shrewd by writting everyday. Make writting your rapt and with time you will see result..
Most celebrated writer today were once a novice like you when it comes to writting,..
Don't preclude from reading crucial book from dogged author

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Kellysms(m): 8:12am On Dec 03, 2017
IamOlusa:
After watching few of Toastmaster International Videos on youtube, my orientation changed, i fell deeply in love with the power of words, the main ideas that has been running tro and fro my mind was to change people's life with the power word.
I believe one can have the right word to change someone lifes but when spoken wrongly, it leaves them chattered and scattered.
PS: I need the proficient writers on nairaland to teach me how to pen down every piece of my ideas that hit the reader where it will help me and how to speak eloquently in public.
How do I speak and make people to listen?
-Tobi
Cc : Shewrites and Co.
Help me.
.






first thing first..
when you are writing for any reason of interest u should be more focused on these aspects...

(1). know your audience.... Here you determine who are the people you intend to exploit
(2). be mindful of the choice of words you use...
(3). make use of the right phrases and language
(4). free your mind and relax .
(4). Always go through your writing again and again .

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by oldfoolnigger(m): 8:35am On Dec 03, 2017
telim:




Op i just did a quick scan to these http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/ list of video tutorials and found this video tutorials for you http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/Upgrade.Your.Writing1/
you an still scan through the list for other tutorials on programming or any other tutorial of your choice
http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Learning/
for graphic designers download full tutorials of your choice from the link below
http://s3.bitdownload.ir/Graphic/

Thanks,sir..let me check it out
Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by Nobody: 8:38am On Dec 03, 2017
I see a lot of people here saying read a lot of books. Lmao! So typical!

Yes, read a lot of books but

Write/talk about something you are not interested in and no one will listen
If you're aren't creative, there's no point starting

You have to be able to play with words and involve your readers/viewers. Creativity, that's what catches interest. Technology has made this easy already. There's a reason why it was "international videos" which caught your interest. They've been brought up and taught in schools from an early age on how to present different topics.

Don't be that boring guy, who just keeps rattling down unnecessary vocabularies, which most of the time are just there to prove you know them but are actually irrelevant.

You have less then 2 mins to catch someone's interest. This can be done with pictures, a short clip, a voice. After that throw in rhetorical questions. Know when to use climax and anti climax. Focus on stylistic devices rather than vocabularies. Most books usually lack those kind of creativity but it's what will make you stand out.

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Re: How Can I Be A Proficient Writer? by arrestdarrester: 8:42am On Dec 03, 2017
IamOlusa:

What should i read? my science book?

So easy to be sarcastic. As a good writer you should be able to casually read just anything you come across. This in addition to your planned reading list...

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