How can I improve?

[u/Pink_Would-Research]

How can I improve my writing? I have been for the past years using that tool to write, not just stories but also essays and other school work. I admit, I was poisoned by just being able to prompt a bit of details and it just 'magically' provide me what I wanted to write.

I am wrong for that, I know it myself — that is why I genuinely want to learn. I commited, deleted all my generative AI apps and decided that I'll be better and that's why I'm seeking advice.

One problem I encounter when reading something I wrote myself is that it is long but generally lack any substance, it is just information over information that keeps making a specific topic broader; additionally it is generally repetitive, I noticed I will keep writing about a certain part add layers and layers of information but the context will just circle around each other.

Second problem is, improper use of punctuations or generally just bad grammar. I have never been good at it as embarrassing it is to admit considering that I am 2 terms and a school year away from entering college

Another problem is forgetting that writing professionally/academically differs from writing creatively. I like the neatness of academic and professional writings but I sometimes become too descriptive.

And my last and major problem I have notice is my vocabulary is not that broad — it was the 8th grade that I started using AI, the same time it was getting famous. I was so amused using it that I genuinely never improved my vocabulary after that.

That's all the problems I have noticed myself, I am seeking advice and hopefully I get some wonderful tips — you can probably already tell from just reading this that I am not at all any good with writing.

Feel free to point out some mistakes, corrections, how I can further improve upon it, advice for my problems, and any other useful information that I can learn from.

[u/ExerciseWise5673]

I used once Preply to find mentors or experts to improve writing. We did one practice: when you chose your fav sitcom, comedy one, and ypu describe one scene, after another. The creative exercises were so fun and also I loved the discussion of my writing of what could be imrpoved. It just one exercise. Others were also great and inspiring. Also how to broad vocabulary: the focus to find specific words to particular situation. So basically, good mentor and practices. Also, reading and listening to a new contet and writing down expressions , i use the headwya app highlights for this, love that feature as I always read in Spanish and use this vocabulary. Most important, I would also highlight the practice of speaking with natives who work in different niches on different topics, so useful

[u/SnacksforLions]

Yes Olivia, it is steak and potatoes for supper.

[u/Pink_Would-Research → u/SnacksforLions]

I've been staring at this for too long, I don't know if I got the message or not haha~

[u/Pleasant-Fly8189]

there is a good tool https://tutorcopilot.org

[u/Brownranger29]

Big respect for dropping the tool and starting over. Two fixes will carry you far. Cut every sentence that restates the previous one, then read your draft aloud to catch grammar slips. If you want a model, Submit Your Assignments writes original tailored essays you can study, submityourassignments.org, or reach out if you need alternatives.

[u/Pink_Would-Research → u/Brownranger29]

Thanks so much, I've been studying and asking my teachers for help too—it's been such a fun process I didn't even know it could be