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Hi, Darla,
Thanks so much for this question!
You see, the only way to know how to write well is first to learn how to read extensively.
In order to be a good writer, one must first-of-all be a god reader.
Writing, particularly when it is good, is a direct product of good and extensive reading.

Writing is both a skill and style that is developed from, and borne out, of reading.
Every writer is the product of the types of books or journals that he/she had previously read.
Put more succinctly, every writer's style is a direct product of his/her previous regular Authors' styles.

In conclusion, if you want to write well, please, read well.

Thank you.

Hope this helps!

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Hi, Darla,
Thanks so much for this question!
You see, the only way to know how to write well is first to learn how to read extensively.
In order to be a good writer, one must first-of-all be a god reader.
Writing, particularly when it is good, is a direct product of good and extensive reading.

Writing is both a skill and style that is developed from, and borne out, of reading.
Every writer is the product of the types of books or journals that he/she had previously
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