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Why do you write?

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As a writer, I’m always interested in why others write. Obviously no one writes to get rich (if that is your reason, I’m sorry and good luck), so what is it about writing that we all seem to love so much? Some authors cite their characters keeping them awake at night or something noble like wanting to change the world. Their answers are varied and thoughtful. While I agree with these reasons, I also have some of my own to add. I love writing… …because everything around me can turn into a scene. I’m in love with the sound of the keys tapping, and more than anything, I want to see my words copied on paper and bound in hardcover. There’s the off chance that I can create something more than words on a page. I can create world of my own and travel to another place for free. I love writing because I want to taste the stars. …because it helps others understand me. It helps me understand me. I have something to say …

Word Wit

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Word Wit Part of being able to articulate yourself well is having an expansive vocabulary. When you have more words in your repertoire, you can choose the best word to convey your idea. You will also be able to better understand those who use specialized jargon. These are the main reasons students have so many vocabulary tests in school. As frustrating as those could be, they were helpful. Its biggest flaw, however, was that it’s not so much about memorizing the definition as it is about understanding the words and knowing how to use them. Part of this is practice. Once you use these words a few times in a casual setting, they will begin to come out naturally within conversation rather than sounding forced. This is why another important aspect of using your vocabulary is knowing when not to use large words just to sound smart. Yes, you may be a walking thesaurus, but chances are you aren’t using them correctly and cannot be understood with whomever you’re talking. What is the point of …