Writing Contests
Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626)
http://www.sirbacon.org/links/baconquotes.html
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/francis-bacon/
(Let us first agree that Sir Bacon’s statement applies equally to women.)
The only way to improve writing skills is to write more.
Helpful writing exercises include: keeping a personal journal, writing letters to family and friends, and writing letters of opinions for publication. Writing poems, essays, family history, and short fiction can also be very helpful for focussing your attention on writing.
For an Academic Style Guide, go to:
http://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/resources/academic-writing/
