“It’s almost as if my computer has snow-blindness; I can’t seem to get started. I don’t have time! I make too many mistakes!” These are the most common complaints offered by adults who are expected to complete some degree of writing as part of their workload. However, I believe that these writers-in-waiting are not truly motivated to write.
Over the years, I have taught grammar, punctuation and business writing basics to high school and adult learners. Motivators for writing are being passionate about your topic (or at least feeling that the process is worthwhile); having knowledge, experience or interest in the area about which you’re writing (or willing to learn); and wanting to share a slice of what you know with others.
Imagine this setting: Business Writing 101, held each Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. Twenty-five clerical employees of a Twin Cities’ for-profit company attended faithfully each week. I always ended my classes by asking the attendees if they had experienced any changes in their writing since the previous class. One person said: “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m taking this class because I have to improve my writing to get promoted. I’m a single mom, and every dollar counts. Now that’s not exactly a change in my writing, but, hopefully, it will lead to a change in my writing.” Suddenly, there was passion and commitment!
Long story, short: Step out of the shadows of your writing excuses, keep your face to the sun, and never look back.
“It’s almost as if my computer has snow-blindness; I can’t seem to get started. I don’t have time! I make too many mistakes!” These are the most common complaints offered by adults who are expected to complete some degree of writing as part of their workload. However, I believe that these writers-in-waiting are not truly motivated to write.
Over the years, I have taught grammar, punctuation and business writing basics to high school and adult learners. Motivators for writing are being passionate about your topic (or at least feeling that the process is worthwhile); having knowledge, experience or interest in the area about which you’re writing (or willing to learn); and wanting to share a slice of what you know with others.
Imagine this setting: Business Writing 101, held each Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. Twenty-five clerical employees of a Twin Cities’ for-profit company attended faithfully each week. I always ended my classes by asking the attendees if they had experienced any changes in their writing since the previous class. One person said: “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m taking this class because I have to improve my writing to get promoted. I’m a single mom, and every dollar counts. Now that’s not exactly a change in my writing, but, hopefully, it will lead to a change in my writing.” Suddenly, there was passion and commitment!
Long story, short: Step out of the shadows of your writing excuses, keep your face to the sun, and never look back.
“It’s almost as if my computer has snow-blindness; I can’t seem to get started. I don’t have time! I make too many mistakes!” These are the most common complaints offered by adults who are expected to complete some degree of writing as part of their workload. However, I believe that these writers-in-waiting are not truly motivated to write.
Over the years, I have taught grammar, punctuation and business writing basics to high school and adult learners. Motivators for writing are being passionate about your topic (or at least feeling that the process is worthwhile); having knowledge, experience or interest in the area about which you’re writing (or willing to learn); and wanting to share a slice of what you know with others.
Imagine this setting: Business Writing 101, held each Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. Twenty-five clerical employees of a Twin Cities’ for-profit company attended faithfully each week. I always ended my classes by asking the attendees if they had experienced any changes in their writing since the previous class. One person said: “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m taking this class because I have to improve my writing to get promoted. I’m a single mom, and every dollar counts. Now that’s not exactly a change in my writing, but, hopefully, it will lead to a change in my writing.” Suddenly, there was passion and commitment!
Long story, short: Step out of the shadows of your writing excuses, keep your face to the sun, and never look back.
“It’s almost as if my computer has snow-blindness; I can’t seem to get started. I don’t have time! I make too many mistakes!” These are the most common complaints offered by adults who are expected to complete some degree of writing as part of their workload. However, I believe that these writers-in-waiting are not truly motivated to write.
Over the years, I have taught grammar, punctuation and business writing basics to high school and adult learners. Motivators for writing are being passionate about your topic (or at least feeling that the process is worthwhile); having knowledge, experience or interest in the area about which you’re writing (or willing to learn); and wanting to share a slice of what you know with others.
Imagine this setting: Business Writing 101, held each Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. Twenty-five clerical employees of a Twin Cities’ for-profit company attended faithfully each week. I always ended my classes by asking the attendees if they had experienced any changes in their writing since the previous class. One person said: “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m taking this class because I have to improve my writing to get promoted. I’m a single mom, and every dollar counts. Now that’s not exactly a change in my writing, but, hopefully, it will lead to a change in my writing.” Suddenly, there was passion and commitment!
Long story, short: Step out of the shadows of your writing excuses, keep your face to the sun, and never look back.
“It’s almost as if my computer has snow-blindness; I can’t seem to get started. I don’t have time! I make too many mistakes!” These are the most common complaints offered by adults who are expected to complete some degree of writing as part of their workload. However, I believe that these writers-in-waiting are not truly motivated to write.
Over the years, I have taught grammar, punctuation and business writing basics to high school and adult learners. Motivators for writing are being passionate about your topic (or at least feeling that the process is worthwhile); having knowledge, experience or interest in the area about which you’re writing (or willing to learn); and wanting to share a slice of what you know with others.
Imagine this setting: Business Writing 101, held each Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for eight weeks. Twenty-five clerical employees of a Twin Cities’ for-profit company attended faithfully each week. I always ended my classes by asking the attendees if they had experienced any changes in their writing since the previous class. One person said: “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m taking this class because I have to improve my writing to get promoted. I’m a single mom, and every dollar counts. Now that’s not exactly a change in my writing, but, hopefully, it will lead to a change in my writing.” Suddenly, there was passion and commitment!
Long story, short: Step out of the shadows of your writing excuses, keep your face to the sun, and never look back.
