Guest post: How to Improve English Writing Skills with 10 Online Tools by Julie Petersen

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How to Improve English Writing Skills with 10 Online Tools

Have you ever thought that you could boost your writing skills to a considerable degree? Believe it or not, people are not born with this talent; they develop it through natural interest and tons of practice. Even if you lacked the interests for storytelling at early age, you can compensate for that curiosity with commitment, practice, and a set of tools that will support you along the way.

In the continuation, you will find a list of the tools that will improve your English writing skills.

1. Writing.com

There are valid reasons for joining this online community: you’ll get a free online portfolio and support for sharing your work. You can become part of inspirational activities and contests, and bond with creative writers from all over the world. Don’t assume that this community is open solely for established writers; everyone is welcomed to join.

You can use Writing.com to display your work and get valuable feedback, but you can also join as an observer or a reader, who wants to critique the work of other writers. Whatever your case is, one thing is certain: you’ll improve your writing skills throughout your regular activity at the website.

2. NovelGuide.com

Before you can write a masterpiece of your own, you need to read some of the most brilliant novels ever created. However, reading them is not everything you should do. Do you understand their hidden meaning? This website will help you reveal all aspects of a certain novel. It features plot summaries and discussion & question sections that will help you understand classic and contemporary literature.

3. Writing Forward

This website features guides and resources in different categories: better writing, creative writing, writing ideas, writing tips, getting published, grammar tips, and much more. In addition, you will benefit from the writing exercises. Although they will take a significant part of your day, these exercises will help you progress with time.

If you don’t know where to start, it would be smart to read about good writing habits and practices.

4. Write to Done

Are you one of those writers who find it hard to finish the work they started? This is the right website for you! Write to Done will direct your practice in a positive way. The community will help you learn new skills and practice them. The comment sections under the featured articles offers you a great chance to get suggestions and have a respectful discussion with other writers.

5. Write My Essay

This is a service that offers high-quality writing assistance on all types of projects. If you are stuck during the research, writing, or post-writing stages, the experts at this website will help you get through the block. Don’t skip exploring the blog at this website; it offers valuable tips that can help you improve your writing practice. The infographics and essay samples can serve as an inspiration for your new projects.

In addition, the website features a free essay writing guide and an awesome glossary of essay terms that will help you understand the essence of academic writing.

6. Thesaurus.com

All writers have habit words. You may not notice them because they seem completely natural to you, but your readers will certainly be disturbed by repetitiveness. Thesaurus will help you solve the problem. You can find a nice replacement about any word, so you’ll improve your vocabulary and your overall writing style in no time.

7. The Elements of Style – Bartleby.com

It doesn’t matter whether you are working on a nonfiction or fiction piece; you’ll need to polish out your style before you can hope for great success. The Elements of Style is a classic book that every writer should read. The combination of literature study with the practice of composition will make you aware of the main principles of the writing magic.

These are the most important sections that will help you improve your English writing skills: Elementary Rules of Usage, Elementary Principles of Composition, and A Few Matters of Form.

8. Hemingway App

It doesn’t matter what target audience you are trying to reach; long, complex sentences never work. This online app will open your eyes. It will help you improve your style by simplifying it. Yellow highlights are not that bad, but you can still follow the tips and shorten the sentences to make them clearer. When it comes to red highlights, you need to get rid of them. They indicate dense sentences that will lose the reader’s attention somewhere along the way.

9. Daily Writing Tips

Reading a new article every day won’t take much of your time. Daily Writing Tips offers essential information and tips that range from spelling to usage, from grammar to punctuation and everything in between. The categories include Business Writing, Freelance Writing, Grammar 101, Misused Words, Writing Basics, Expressions, Book Reviews, and much more.

If you have no time for reading an article, then you can at least check out the Word of the Day.

10. UsingEnglish.com

Is English your second language? It doesn’t matter; you’ll learn a lot from this website even if you are a native speaker. The large collection of ESL tools and resources cover different aspects of the language. The forums will help you find solution to any questions you have regarding writing and word usage. When you are ready to take a break from your work, you can take a short test that will show you how well you’ve mastered the English language.

Some familiar names and new ones. Thank you, Julie.

Julie Petersen is a young writer and a language tutor with 4 years of experience. At the present time, she is working on her first fiction novel. She works as a writing expert and a blog editor at Essaymama.com.

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