How to write if you aren't good at explaining?
By Micharica
@Micharica (109)
Indonesia
March 12, 2020 5:04am CST
Do you have tips for making yourself better at explaining or writing?
I read books, but my head seems blank when trying to write, like all those words vaporated and I end up explaining it crudely.
They said my writing / explaining are childish, and I seems to write things literally, and also the transition is not smooth.
How to make it better?
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4 responses
@msdivkar (23359)
• India
12 Mar 20
I assume this is directed at me. First of all English is not my mother tongue but all my education except primary, that is 7+2+4=13 years, has been in English medium. But writing whether in English or in my mother tongue has never been my strong fort, i am more of a maths side person. I think that will satisfy you.
@Micharica (109)
• Indonesia
20 Mar 20
I see, b..but still I want to be better at explaining and writing xD
@indexer (4852)
• Leicester, England
12 Mar 20
Oh dear - as a writer and intellectual I suddenly feel unwanted!
Seriously, though, I would say that MyLot can appeal to a wide range of people - those who can express themselves well and those who can't. I will admit to having had lots of advantages - a good Grammar School education, followed by degree-level studies in English Literature and Philosophy, so if I can't express myself intelligibly there would be something very wrong!
My advice - which is hardly original - is to read as much as you can. Good style and ability to argue a case can rub off on you.
