Write about It, Don't Talk about it

One of the best ways to improve one's writing is restricting all forms of expressions to writing. This means that the writer does not talk about his problems, type his frustrations, or channel his emotions in anything other than writing.

This approach may sound overly strict on the surface, but writing is a difficult task, which results in a way of expressing one's thought without the thought of offending or boring anyone. Sharing one's issues poses a series of problems for the writer. For instance, not all people grasp gestures and countenances very well, so the writer remains unsure if the listener is pretending to listen or does not listen at all. Furthermore, those who lack the necessary listening skills may be unaware of the writer's emotions during their time of expressing themselves, which exacerbates the writer's means of expressing their thoughts without judgement. Rest assured, there is a solution in the form of a writing utensil and lined paper.

Based on personal experience, I realize that analytical and persuasive essays are the written means of logos whereas a journal entry has no requirements. I write grammatically incorrect sentences, which best express my feelings at the moment. One of the best benefits are that I can be selfish and write whatever thoughts I feel worth mentioning without the consideration of others.

It might be argued that people need to find a confidant; I disagree. Expressing one's thoughts verbally presents the person's concern of possibly disclosing this information among other people. Again, people improve their writing skills by writing. The greatest benefit writing has to offer is that it provides a means of expression incomparable to other means of expression.

Again, this may seem like a severe, disciplinary method, but the rewards and benefits overshadow the risks involved.