5 Ways to Destroy Your Writing Insecurities

For most IELTS test takers, the greatest challenge of writing is not the absence of words on the page but the whispers of uncertainty in their minds. The pressure to write well on the get-go can be suffocating, especially if the realization of their plans to go abroad rests on the outcome of their IELTS test.

Do not let writing anxieties impair your IELTS studies. Combat your insecurities with these tried-and-tested tips.

• Channel the voice – Writing anxieties often stem from that persistent voice that keeps on pointing out the flaws on your compositions. Do not let your inner critic overwhelm you. Instead, harness it to improve your writing skills. List down the mistakes that the voice identifies and concentrate on overcoming them.

• Write freely – If your writing insecurity is based on the high expectations of filling up that blank page, defeat it by letting loose your pen over paper. Do not pressure yourself to write a grammatically perfect essay on the get-go. Focus on getting down your thoughts to declutter your mind and help you structure your composition.

• Find a critique partner – It must be someone you trust who has enough linguistic know-how to give you sound advice on your essays. If you want to partner with a critic who can help hone your craft for the IELTS exam, enroll in an IELTS course. IELTS course instructors will not only guide you through your composition training, but they can also teach you how to handle the writing component’s demanding expectations.

• Never compare – This can intensify your writing insecurities like no other. Do not use the accomplishments of others to measure your own. Focus on improving your own skills.

• Start anywhere – Some test takers are so excited to write about a particular part of their essay that they cannot bring themselves to compose what precedes it. This will cause a writing standstill, which can fuel your anxieties. Avoid this problem by writing what you want. If you want to write your body before your introduction, go for it.

Maximize your IELTS preparation period with an anxiety-free review. Incorporate these practices into your studies to stave off your writing insecurities.

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