4 Ways to Express Your Thoughts in Writing

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
  • Sometimes, it can be tricky to get your thoughts out in writing. In this video, we talk about four ways that you can more easily get your thoughts onto the page so that they can be understood exactly as you mean for them to be.
    0:00 Introduction
    1:33 Write Everything (Then Revise)
    3:43 Just Say It
    5:34 Ask Someone
    7:01 Practice

Комментарии • 95

  • @user-vw6lm7ve1s
    @user-vw6lm7ve1s 7 месяцев назад +14

    Above all, just write! Don't put pressure on yourself to sound like the most perfect writer ever. This world is a very chaotic one, and so are we - embrace it! ❤

    • @user-vw6lm7ve1s
      @user-vw6lm7ve1s 7 месяцев назад +1

      Feel free to give advice to my writing, I'm just starting to take courage showing my work to others (I'm brazillian).

  • @icestorm_rb9057
    @icestorm_rb9057 Год назад +44

    If you're looking for an opportunity to practice your ability to express your ideas and thoughts into writing, then you need not look further than the comments section. Seriously, I feel like I've improved my own writing by being active in the RUclips comments section. Of course the comments section is not a formal or academic medium for sharing thoughts and ideas, but a lot of times, I treat it otherwise. Most of the time, when I am writing a comment, I pretend like I've been tasked with sharing a reflection on the video, and I write in such a way as if I were writing for an assignment or a task.
    Happy writing everyone!

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +7

      Love that--all writing is writing, and all practice counts! Very cool idea!

    • @pjsalt3
      @pjsalt3 Год назад +2

      Thank you dude, from now onwards I will be bombarding the comment section with my opinion on every video I watch 😆

    • @potato-gu3ro
      @potato-gu3ro 9 месяцев назад

      I definitely like your approach and perspective! Although, I would somewhat disagree that the common section isn't formal or academic. Even though this is a public platform where, for the most part, people engage in casual communication, the free exchange of thoughts and ideas is in itself academic since we are furthering knowledge with one another. Heck, I'm writing this comment because I read yours and felt motivated to practice my writing skills (that definitely have room for improvement). It's a wonderful complement to the video! I'll be trying to write more comments having this one in mind 😎

    • @samsimm
      @samsimm 8 месяцев назад +1

      I think if you really want to speak and write better, you need to study sentences and build vocabulary. And listen to the speeches of great leaders and analyze them and apply them in your writing or conversation. Learning by imitation could be the best to improve your writing n speaking.

  • @diegov6667
    @diegov6667 3 месяца назад +2

    "Finding the right sentence in a messing page can be a lot easier than writing the right sentence in a blank page."
    This video was helpful. I'm taking an English certification in two weeks and I'm struggling with writing, however thanks to this video I'm going put into practice what you said about writing everything that comes to my mind.

  • @Tracy_Lives
    @Tracy_Lives 9 месяцев назад +10

    Really like the way you approach this broad topic. I've been stuggling with IELTS writing tasks for one month and just realized something one day before test that writing is about getting accustomed to the process of having a perfect piece. It contains many steps , especially for beginners and second-language writers, sitting on the uncomfortable feelings require patience and determination .

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks--and that's a great realization! It definitely is a process, and learning to see it that way can make all the difference

  • @potato-gu3ro
    @potato-gu3ro 9 месяцев назад +9

    Thank you for your video! I really needed to hear these tips, especially the "put it all down" and "just say it" ones. I'll be trying to write more comments on youtube to apply these tips since there was a great comment describing how commenting is an good way to practice writing. Maybe I will revisit this video someday if it's still here by then to see my progress :)

  • @meloniewilliams252
    @meloniewilliams252 3 года назад +12

    Thank you sooooooooooo much, this helps. I have so many stories in my head but I can barely put them down into writing, this helps alot...... I'm your 337 sub😁

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  3 года назад +6

      You're so very welcome! I'm delighted to hear it was helpful. Thanks back to you for the sub!

  • @teresatosompark6421
    @teresatosompark6421 2 года назад +31

    The more I watch your video, the more I feel like I could become friends with that gold skull.... 🤣 Does he have a name?

    • @kaputmortuum
      @kaputmortuum 2 года назад +13

      Kaput Mortuum, at your service! Always good to meet a viewer with excellent taste :)

    • @aurelmuresan9886
      @aurelmuresan9886 2 года назад +3

      Haha! I know what you mean :))

    • @alexanderkloiber333
      @alexanderkloiber333 Год назад +1

      That’s funny, shortly before I have read your comment, I noted „golden skull“ on a list for inspirations.

    • @rienn8559
      @rienn8559 Год назад +2

      @@kaputmortuum LMFAO

  • @vash945
    @vash945 9 месяцев назад +4

    This video helps a lot. The most useful point has to be just saying your thoughts aloud and translating them to words on paper. I’ll be trying these tips out everyday in my journal, thanks!

  • @user-ds1kk1ss4n
    @user-ds1kk1ss4n 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for saying every single word you said! It helped me a lot to release the pressure of having to write perfectly. :)

  • @mr.infinixmishra3099
    @mr.infinixmishra3099 10 месяцев назад +1

    It's just flawless and to the point without any repetition which you trying to convey. I think It's because the Chanel is all about conveying message.

  • @s__2__k
    @s__2__k 2 года назад +5

    I have followed a lot of your videos and recently wrote a story on a story telling platform. For weeks, I received no comment or rating. A couple of stories that I had written before got a reasonable response and rating. But the last one for which I took a lot of efforts into understanding better writing, got me zero response for weeks which is devastating. But nevertheless, I blame myself for that. All your tips are really really insightful. Thanks for that.

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  2 года назад +6

      Hey, sorry to hear it, but there's no need to blame yourself. Sometimes audiences just don't respond the way you think they will. The fact that you're putting your writing out there is pretty impressive by itself--so keep on writing! It's all practice, and it all counts in the long run

    • @s__2__k
      @s__2__k 2 года назад +2

      @@WritingwithAndrew Thank you for your encouraging words!

  • @Bussysaka
    @Bussysaka 15 дней назад +1

    Hey andrew thanks for helping! you have earned the sub ❤. Dont stop doing these type of videos!.

  • @murtazarasool6395
    @murtazarasool6395 2 года назад +1

    Greatly appreciate.

  • @gamewriteeye769
    @gamewriteeye769 Год назад +2

    An old piece of writing of mine in relation to this topic. Writing is the way to expressing thoughts and feelings. Reading is the act of looking at and understanding those thoughts. To add to that, both together are synonymous with understanding a piece of writing.

  • @qaswedfr1234
    @qaswedfr1234 Год назад +2

    95/100. That skull jolts me good and is a rock in a fast flowing river. but he does bring turbulence and color.

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I'll take it! That's mostly the goal--refining the presentation has, I think, made some good but ongoing progress since this one went up

  • @dapperblue1764
    @dapperblue1764 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the tips, fantastic video!

  • @linavonsaviciute1483
    @linavonsaviciute1483 2 года назад +5

    Hey Andrew! Another nice video! Could you do a video on planning an outline for your writing, or shaping or angling an idea and developing that? It's a process that's kinda naturally comes, but maybe you have some tips on it? If you do, I'm up for hearing!

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  2 года назад +3

      Thanks--I should probably do a dedicated video on outlines. For now, though, you can check out the video on prewriting (which has a section on outlines) if you haven't already: ruclips.net/video/yXFdIdsxfmM/видео.html

  • @bishershehab9177
    @bishershehab9177 Год назад +1

    Thanks! Amazing tips 👌

  • @user-ew7cz2gi5m
    @user-ew7cz2gi5m 10 месяцев назад

    Great video, much appreciated!

  • @mdfarukh5138
    @mdfarukh5138 2 года назад +5

    It's really veri nice video...
    I just want to improve my writing skill and, I got some very good steps here...
    Thank you ♥️

  • @limoklahna
    @limoklahna 2 месяца назад

    It is, indeed, really difficult to come up with good sentences or write up at the first draft. I have always made this mistake and it made me hate writing. I have avoided writing as much as possible but now I am at a point in my life where I can't avoid it anymore.
    Thanks for the insights! I will try my best to practice them.

  • @najoo7osam
    @najoo7osam 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful thank you

  • @114TSM
    @114TSM 2 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @coolman000099
    @coolman000099 8 месяцев назад

    Def my fav RUclipsr

  • @fardosaosman9277
    @fardosaosman9277 Год назад

    Thank you so much this is very helpful

  • @pheemabun2916
    @pheemabun2916 Год назад

    thank you so much!!

  • @Mrhealingsound
    @Mrhealingsound Год назад

    I love your teaching

  • @bluesteelgaming2883
    @bluesteelgaming2883 5 месяцев назад

    I have started keeping commplace books and it seems to help tremendously.
    Now, if only I had time to do it all, lol

  • @samuelbrako3197
    @samuelbrako3197 2 года назад +1

    Andrew, Thankyou

  • @tao3862
    @tao3862 Год назад

    Thankyou Andrew

  • @myfeelings1403
    @myfeelings1403 2 года назад +2

    Nice 👍👍👍👍

  • @Voyager759
    @Voyager759 Год назад +1

    Andrew thank you so much for this! The reason I struggle so much is the lack of proper grammar foundation. The ideas are there, but the minute I start writing, everything turns into one big mess. I am still looking for that one magic book that will help me improve my grammar and writing. Any recommendations?

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +1

      I don't know about a magic book...just based on your comment, I'd guess that your grammar is probably okay. You might find some helpful ideas in Joseph Williams' Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, which has some good advice for making sure that sentence structure supports the ideas you're trying to get across. For more fundamental grammar, you could also check out the grammar playlist on this channel if you haven't already :)

  • @user-mw1oc2uo2q
    @user-mw1oc2uo2q 16 дней назад

    i love you bri you r so m
    uch helpfull

  • @eidznl1160
    @eidznl1160 Год назад

    Write everything was really helpful for me to express my real thougths

  • @abettermousetrap
    @abettermousetrap 9 месяцев назад

    thank you for the great content. I just discovered your channel. New subcriber. Free writing sounds like a great idea. For me it seems my biggest block is somewhere between trying to put words on a page and figuring out what those words and ideas are based off of a feeling. what I clearly can't say very well is just that. How do you find words to describe and idea or topic that is just a feeling? What topic is the feeling I am having? (it's usually frustration or anxiety btw) Sorry if I am not more clear on this.

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! And that's a great question. The least glamorous answer is answer is that it takes practice, but there are some things you could also try. Sometimes writers don't try to explain the feeling but instead to describe the more tangible experience of feeling it (the difference between, for example, "I was sad," and "Tears welled up in my eyes"). You could also try using an analogy or metaphor to get some clarity on the feeling, like the old poem that compares love to a rose: love is hard to understand, but roses are easier to grasp--and drawing connections between the two can make it easier to find the words for love. Hope that helps!

    • @abettermousetrap
      @abettermousetrap 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the response. And I will play with metaphor idea. A huge thumbs up by me from the maritime Canada 😊

  • @jinhaitosambhavhai
    @jinhaitosambhavhai 2 года назад +1

    New subscriber here
    Thanks!

  • @yohanisdeppu6173
    @yohanisdeppu6173 Год назад

    Thank you for your explaination. I am confused how to write in formal writing.

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +2

      You're welcome! It can be confusing, but it gets easier with practice--keep at it!

    • @yohanisdeppu6173
      @yohanisdeppu6173 Год назад

      Thank you for your advice.

  • @busayhomilawaladeyemi3800
    @busayhomilawaladeyemi3800 2 года назад +3

    What if i feel what i am writing isn't good enough

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  2 года назад +5

      Then you're just like every writer I know! Feeling like your work isn't good enough is pretty common (I feel that way especially when I'm writing in new situations). It can also be really helpful to find a friend or teacher that you can trust to give you honest, helpful feedback

  • @mindandlife16
    @mindandlife16 2 месяца назад

    Practice is the only way. There are no other shortcuts.

  • @zaksungumo4217
    @zaksungumo4217 Год назад

    The attention on the skull alarms me. What is it for?

  • @Cosmophile42
    @Cosmophile42 Год назад

    I just hate the situation where I have really cool stuff in my mind and I try to comment or sometime upload status on social media but then I can't make up sentence to express my thoughts,In a way I wanted to.I keep on typing, creating better sentences , replacing words And when I think I am done I read out from the beginning And I'm like "This is not what I thought". Will people get it ? Is there any mistake ?
    At last i'm like Leave it and delete it all ...

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +1

      I think that's more common than you might expect: the good news is that it gets easier with practice--so just keep at it, and remember that "good enough" works as well as "perfect" in most situations!

  • @renofme_
    @renofme_ Год назад

    I usually overthink thus i can't express my thoughts while even recording my voice, they are just too fast and i can't even catch them :'D

    • @WritingwithAndrew
      @WritingwithAndrew  Год назад +2

      That's okay--it gets easier with practice! Just do your best to capture as much as you can, and then you can polish, refine, or add to it later!

    • @renofme_
      @renofme_ Год назад

      @@WritingwithAndrew thank you for the tips! i'll do my best for sure ♥

  • @patriciadavison1486
    @patriciadavison1486 7 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t make friends with the skull - I find the noise and captions irritating and districting…I have to lean an index card against the screen and turn the volume down so I can fully LISTEN to what Andrew is teaching.

  • @justicemo9090
    @justicemo9090 2 года назад +2

    why you got sounds for the thought bubble thou?
    it's already kinda distracting, entertaining i guess...but distracting