tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1769042853050658821.post8902700840427123486..comments2024-02-02T01:02:22.738-08:00Comments on Indian Freelance Writers: Writing Courses: To Be or Not To Be?Shuchi Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00454605275255852452noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1769042853050658821.post-26858787103547103052013-02-21T04:01:45.238-08:002013-02-21T04:01:45.238-08:00I am not a famous writer, yet I strongly believe, ...I am not a famous writer, yet I strongly believe, writing is all about practice! practice! and practice! Though an initial guideline from someone expert in the field will bring you closer to perfection, yet again, your passion for improving yourself to be a good writer mustn't die down. Among other ways to follow to be a good writer, I would suggest everyone read Dictionary (I prefer Oxford's advance learner's dictionary) at least one hour in a day (not only for vocabulary reinforcement, but earning familiarity with how words are used). Still, nothing can make you a good writer till you are docile..that's my staunch belief!pawanjhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143523924485241760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1769042853050658821.post-25068202482491433702012-09-14T11:53:56.785-07:002012-09-14T11:53:56.785-07:00Thanks for this post, Shuchi! 'Writing' is...Thanks for this post, Shuchi! 'Writing' is indeed an inborn talent. Talking about the courses on Creative Writing, I have a quick input about the course that's offered by IGNOU. I've enrolled in the Diploma in Creative Writing and received my text books recently. They seem to be very good with their content and the assignments. Like you have mentioned in your article, IGNOU makes the students move out of their comfort zone and attempt writing on diverse topics. I stumbled upon a couple of old assignment topics and chose this course for me. Students are made to interview, write stories for children and women, write contents for TV and Radio and get their hands on feature writing. Thus IGNOU's main objective is just to tap the creative side of the brain. The writing-buffs like me who are still striving to carve a niche will definitely find the course educative.Deepika Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143446198921124095noreply@blogger.com