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10 Questions on Becoming a Better Writer

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RamonaGravitarThe first step in solving a problem is recognizing you have a problem. Writers are often big quaking masses of insecurity, but zeroing in on a weak skill can be that first step in enacting change.

Take the quiz below. Answer honestly.

  1. What one skill—if improved—would make you a better writer?

  1. Is it a technical weakness, a bad habit, or a confidence or work ethic problem?

  1. How does this weak skill impact your writing now?

  1. How would improving it make you a better writer?

  1. When or how did you discover you had this issue?

  1. What have you done so far to improve or address your weak skill?

  1. What have you not done so far to improve or address this weak area?

  1. Do you want to become a better writer?

  1. If no, why not?

  2. If yes, what can you begin to do TODAY to change this one particular weak skill?

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About The Owl Lady

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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