How would you rate my english writing level ?

[gigadoo]

Here is my first post in blog , is my writing ok , do you think I can blogs and can I blog for other advertisers with this writing skills ? thanks so much.

makemoneyonline-jack.blogspot.com

[d0ggy]

hey gig,

here's my advice. take it for what it's worth.

1) break it up a bit... add plenty of whitespace. you wrote it as all one paragraph and it looks like it just runs on, and on, and on.

more whitespace gives your reader's eyes a break.

2) use punctuation correctly (ie, commas go "like, this" not "like , this".

3) use a spell-checker if you're not sure.

4) check out www.bartleby.com/141/ - it's called "The Elements of Style" and it's the definitive guide for writing.

5) read the Economist's Style Guide - www.economist.com/research/styleguide/ The guide is easy to navigate from one section to the next, and cons ice and to the point, so it make for fast learning. If you are planning on doing much writing, be sure to read this guide.

Finally, you're on the right track by ASKING for advice!!! Most (unsuccessful) people don't!

[gigadoo]

wow , thanks so much , I have always confuse with the comma , your advice really help.

[infofreek]

Hi gigadoo,
Yes, I agree with the points raised by d0ggy. But one thing I can tell you, NEVER depend on any spell-checker. Even the in-built MS word spell-checker will make you fool.
Always go through the lines you have created for a second time, and think whether you have created any mistakes (grammatical or spelling) or not.

[bon300187]

wow , thanks so much , I have always confuse with the comma , your advice really help.

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I'de also start putting 100% into every post on here and everywhere else, the more you drill grammar and spelling into your head the easier it will become.

Soon you will be able to write fluently without concentrating on making a good job.

[btsx]

2) use punctuation correctly (ie, commas go "like, this" not "like , this".


wow , thanks so much , I have always confuse with the comma , your advice really help.

ROFL!!!


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anyway, i'd agree that the main thing you need to do is use line breaks to make it more readable.

[Erzulie]

Grammar! Grammar is the king!

[Idiot Inside]

2) use punctuation correctly (ie, commas go "like, this" not "like , this".


wow , thanks so much , I have always confuse with the comma , your advice really help.

you are following .. :D

[jedediahd]

To me it looks like you need to take more time in what you are doing. Everyone out there is hocking cheap, low qualtiy content, and it is tough to stand out, but you really need to to be competitive

[forumtyrone]

Here is my first post in blog , is my writing ok , do you think I can blogs and can I blog for other advertisers with this writing skills ? thanks so much.

makemoneyonline-jack.blogspot.com

Being able to speak correct English is one thing, being able to write good and effective content is another. Not because you can speak or post in correct English means you can be a writer. Writing is not the only profession in this world. If you're not good with it, try something else. :)

[snowbird]

I can barely write in my native language, so I respect those that can write in other languages in addition to their own.

Yes, the paragraph runs on. Create new paragraphs when the topic changes. Comma's are a pause in speaking, so use appropriately.

And my final suggestion: I'm not a copywriter so listen to those in this forum that are!

[forumtyrone]

I can barely write in my native language, so I respect those that can write in other languages in addition to their own.

Yes, the paragraph runs on. Create new paragraphs when the topic changes. Comma's are a pause in speaking, so use appropriately.

And my final suggestion: I'm not a copywriter so listen to those in this forum that are!

You write way better than most of the people who pretend to be "writers" here in DP.

I can barely write in my native language, so I respect those who can write in other languages in addition to their own.

Yes, the paragraph runs on. Create new paragraphs whenever the topic changes. Commas are a pause in speaking, so use appropriately.

And my final suggestion: I'm not a copywriter so listen to those in this forum who are!

[snowbird]

You write way better than most of the people who pretend to be "writers" here in DP.

Thanks for the compliment! :)

But in all honesty, I prefer copywriters for the important things in life such as press releases, premium articles, etc.

[unigambler]

i agree with all of the above. just keep in short 'n' sweet. you don't need long sentences - it just loses the readers interest
ROFL!!!


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anyway, i'd agree that the main thing you need to do is use line breaks to make it more readable.

[MoneyMoose]

Your blog doesn't seem to be working.

Still, from what I've seen in your posts here, it looks like you need some work. It's hard to blog effectively and passionately unless you have a good, natural grasp of the language - writing in a conversational matter is generally the best for blogging.

[#include]

I'll rate you 3.5 / 10

[0cmAn]

your blog has been removed?

[Seymour Cash]

writing in a conversational matter is generally the best for blogging.

Is actually best for everything.

[hamish31]

What you should do to improve it, is make your paragraphs 1-2 sentences long. Also create subheadings because more readers just skim through your articles and if they see a heading they like, well guess what, they will read that subject.

Also the average reader feels more welcome when you speak to them how they speak. I've read in a few different places that most readers are at a 10th grade level, so I suggest you write towards them, but still use good copywriting phrases.

-- Hamish

[WordTradeSolutions]

Just keep on reading the right books. Your alma mater should be good books. Anyway, you don't have to read English grammar and writing books in order to learn the language. Rather, read a lot of good English books.

[kelebrimbor]

Just keep on reading the right books. Your alma mater should be good books. Anyway, you don't have to read English grammar and writing books in order to learn the language. Rather, read a lot of good English books.

Exactly! You can never read too much books if you think of learning a language, especially if you want to write for a living. I've read a ton of books written in English and participated in a lot of mailing lists and forums. That was almost the only way I learned English language. Still I often find it hard to express myself when I want to tackle more complicated issues. And its not easy to learn a foreign language, so when you compare yourself with native speakers your language will often seem clumsy. Like when you see the writing of the thread author compared to writing of the people who replied to him.
And to be competitive on the market with skilled native language writers is almost impossible. That said, I want to do just that. Of course I don't fantasize that I can use better English than a highly educated American or Brit, but I think there is a niche market for the jobs I can deliver.
By the way how would you rate my English?

[SicFounder]

Woah, it's just one big block. Try 5 sentences then a new paragraph. Also try cleaning it up. Put proper spelling and gramar, people love that.