Like many things in this world, the more you study and practice the craft of writing, the better you will become at it. I have written scores of documents, papers, poems, stories, and books, and I find that I still have much to learn. Learning how to write is a never-ending process. One of the best ways to become a better writer is to take some quality writing workshops.
Higher Education Workshops. Certainly some of the best literary workshops are workshops at colleges and universities. There are many reputable institutions of higher learning that offer excellent writer workshops and programs. Obviously the higher the quality of the institution, the better your writer workshop will be. Investigate the colleges and universities nearest you to find out the variety, availability, and cost of their workshops for writing.
Online Workshops. There are also countless online workshops and courses for writers. These classes offer everything from advanced writing training to beginning writing instruction. Be careful, though--some of these are low-grade workshops, designed mainly to take your money. Make sure you research the different writer workshops to determine the quality of their training and their reputation in the writing industry.
Sometimes the best writing workshop can be a book. Here is one of the best books you can ever read to learn how to write effectively:
The Elements of Style. A fundamental resource for writers, editors, and students. This is the best single source for anyone who desires a pithy, lively guide to the essentials of effective writing. It addresses how to apply the basic principles of grammar and punctuation, properly construct a sentence and a paragraph, use words and expressions in their proper form and context, and avoid the mistakes and mannerisms that make for turgid, pretentious, or simply unintelligible writing.
Here are some great online directories of writer's workshops:
- Google's directory of classes and workshops for writers
- Yahoo's directory of classes and workshops for writers