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Discover How To Improve Writing Skills (Even When Essays Feel Impossible) | 5 steps to improve writing and become a better writer

· 31 min · S2 E5

Episode Discover How To Improve Writing Skills (Even When Essays Feel Impossible) | 5 steps to improve writing and become a better writer

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After this episode, you’ll know exactly how to improve writing skills and what to do next with your child so writing starts feeling doable.

For many struggling readers writing is brain overload. They have ideas, but getting those ideas onto paper in the right order, with the right words, can feel like juggling while riding a unicycle. In this episode, Tracy Young (certified Orton-Gillingham tutor) and Alex, her dyslexic daughter break writing down into 5 clear steps that reduce frustration and build confidence. It’s a plan you can use today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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How to turn “I don’t know what to write” into a simple plan in minutes

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A 5-step process sharing How To Improve Writing Skills without overwhelm

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What to say (and what not to say) when your child freezes or melts down

Pick one writing assignment this week and try the 5 steps once. There’s no pressure.

Do you need one-on-one writing support for your child? Contact The Literacy Keys.

If this episode helped, please share us with another parent. Leave a quick review so more overwhelmed parents can find us.

Cheers,

Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor

ps - You can also check out the episodes with Alex on YouTube

CHAPTERS:

(00:00) Introduction to Improve Writing Skills

(03:11) Overcoming Writing Challenges

(06:07) Understanding the Writing Process

(12:30) Expanding Ideas and Sentence Structure

(21:26) Utilizing Technology in Writing

Keywords

writing, essay tips, writing techniques, dyslexia, outlining, editing, technology in writing, college essays, writing skills, procrastination

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