One reason I have concentrated on Flash fiction and short stories is to practice my writing. When I attempt to write a story in 100 words, there is no room for fluff. The writing must be concise and each word I choose is carefully considered. I often spend an inordinate amount of time editing in comparison to the initial writing. Now I am not claiming anything I write is all that great, but I do believe it is improving.
How do you ensure your writing improves?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Jo Hawk 
i read and try to write out of my comfort zone. i think being part of a very intellectual book club has really helped me too. they are not writers but educators, linguistic professors, economists etc who add to my knowledge, this has been very enriching.
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Sounds like you have found a great group. I have been looking for a critique group to join.
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there is a critique group here that I can join but I find them a little too self absorbed to be of real help, i hope you find one that suits your needs
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Thanks. I know I will.
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Your writing is captivating. I just write, as often as possible, and don’t worry much about drastic improvement. It just comes.
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Aw! Thank you for the kind words. I am a bit of a perfectionist so I am always analyzing and critiquing and pushing myself to convey thoughts in a better more succinct way.😊
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