Advice for New Writers

Herb Tannenbaum

Introduction Herb Tannenbaum, Ph.D., works as the Executive Director of the Center for

Effective Living and is a practicing psychologist. Furthermore, Herb Tannenbaum, Ph.D., is a published author. Dr. Herb Tannenbaum previously authored a weekly column for Suburban Town News and has contributed to a number of journals.

If you are new to writing, consider these words of advice to help you improve your skills:

1. Read as often as you can as this will improve your vocabulary and help you structure your writing better to engage audiences. Take some time to deconstruct what you read.

2. You should also try to write every day, even if you only write a small amount. Everything you put on paper helps you develop your skills. If you struggle with this, consider scheduling time each day to focus on writing.

3. Finally, it is a good idea to create an outline that defines the beginning, middle, and end of your piece. This will give you a structure to work around.