How to Become a Writer Using English if It's Your Second Language
Think about why you want to write in English., Examine your current skill by doing a simple test on the internet., Make a list of things that you need to improve on., Read lots of books, newspapers, and articles in English., Start writing your story...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Think about why you want to write in English.
Perhaps you think English is more popular and there are more chances for your books to become a best seller, or perhaps you have problems writing in your first language.
Whatever your reasons are, if you have made up your mind that you want to write your novels, books, facts, fictions or any article in the English language, then there is nothing to worry about because a language becomes yours if you fully master the language. -
Step 2: Examine your current skill by doing a simple test on the internet.
Search on the Internet for English literacy tests and choose one which suits your style.
If you are living in a country where people speak English, then you must have an idea how good your English is, so rate yourself, on a scale of one to ten, by judging your own skill in conversations and discussions.
Once you have found out on which level your English stands, then find the root of your weaknesses in the language, such as grammar, spelling mistakes, vocabulary, and most of all, your style of writing.
Writing mostly depends on your talent as a writer, and you can easily improve your mechanics. , For example, if you need to improve your grammar, then work out the best way to improve it.
If you don't have time to join a class in your area, or there is no course for your grammar needs, then purchase some good literature in English (both writing help and original literature). , This will help you improve your writing, as well as help you learn the norms of English writing.
Although reading other books will improve your writing style in English, bear in mind that you can't copy people's work (called plagiarism), but you can always learn from reading, and reading might inspire your writing as well. , Also, read your work and be your own editor, work with patience, ask your English-speaking friends to read your story, and get their critiques in order to improve your writing. , This way you can learn how to write dialogue in your story. , If it is, do not hesitate to send it to publishers.
Do your best, but don't obsess about making it perfect before you send it, because the publishing company has professional editors to do that for you. -
Step 3: Make a list of things that you need to improve on.
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Step 4: Read lots of books
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Step 5: newspapers
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Step 6: and articles in English.
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Step 7: Start writing your story using grammar and spell check on the computer.
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Step 8: Talk to native English speakers.
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Step 9: Complete your work and decide if it is worth trying to publish.
Detailed Guide
Perhaps you think English is more popular and there are more chances for your books to become a best seller, or perhaps you have problems writing in your first language.
Whatever your reasons are, if you have made up your mind that you want to write your novels, books, facts, fictions or any article in the English language, then there is nothing to worry about because a language becomes yours if you fully master the language.
Search on the Internet for English literacy tests and choose one which suits your style.
If you are living in a country where people speak English, then you must have an idea how good your English is, so rate yourself, on a scale of one to ten, by judging your own skill in conversations and discussions.
Once you have found out on which level your English stands, then find the root of your weaknesses in the language, such as grammar, spelling mistakes, vocabulary, and most of all, your style of writing.
Writing mostly depends on your talent as a writer, and you can easily improve your mechanics. , For example, if you need to improve your grammar, then work out the best way to improve it.
If you don't have time to join a class in your area, or there is no course for your grammar needs, then purchase some good literature in English (both writing help and original literature). , This will help you improve your writing, as well as help you learn the norms of English writing.
Although reading other books will improve your writing style in English, bear in mind that you can't copy people's work (called plagiarism), but you can always learn from reading, and reading might inspire your writing as well. , Also, read your work and be your own editor, work with patience, ask your English-speaking friends to read your story, and get their critiques in order to improve your writing. , This way you can learn how to write dialogue in your story. , If it is, do not hesitate to send it to publishers.
Do your best, but don't obsess about making it perfect before you send it, because the publishing company has professional editors to do that for you.
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