Advice, Hints, and Teensy Pearls of Wisdom for Weary and Wary
Writers   March 2012  Rik Scarce  You Can Improve Your Writing
Students often tell me they feel a range of emotions about their
writing.  Some approach written assignments with excitement and
curiosity, while others feel nothing short of anxiety and even
outright fear.  Having experienced many of those same
sensations, I can sympathize with just about everyone.  The way
I see it, though, everyone can improve their writing, including
me. I continue to learn from good writers, editors, and
proofreaders.  You can, too.  The rewards of improving your
writing are substantial.  Writing well is an enjoyable pastime
and a valued skill.  If you take the time to improve your
writing, you will find yourself more self-confident about the
ways you express your ideas, and you will find that others
appreciate your writing as well.  I hope "Writing Tips" will
help your writing in several ways. First, I have found that most
students are unaware of some of the easy