Written Expression

Reading Comprehension

Although you understand information that you hear, you struggle to understand what you read.

This may be due to difficulty decoding the words fluently to access their meaning – known as dyslexia.

Or it may be due to not understanding the message within the words. If this is the case, you are put off by the thought of reading. There is predictable frustration in not grasping the who, the what, the where, and the why of what you read. Your exasperation increases as the material gets more complex.

On the other hand, you can make sense of what you read, but writing is challenging.

You don’t write as well as you speak.

You’re a good communicator when speaking and listening, but it doesn’t translate into your writing.

You engage and interact well with others. People sit up and listen when you speak, impressed at the insights and relevant details you provide. They even enjoy the wit and humor you incorporate into conversations.

However, your emails and the writing are not as clear as you would like them to be.

The thoughts are not well-sequenced and are hard to follow. Sometimes, the words you use don’t quite convey what you’re thinking.

Written communication is a critical skill.

Although we usually depend on oral/spoken language, written language skills become increasingly important in the school setting – which eventually carries over into adulthood and the professional realm.

Spoken language is aided through facial expressions, gestures, and the tone of our voice.

On the other hand, written communication must stand alone on the strength of the words committed to paper.

Written expression must capture our reader’s attention while providing critical information, including interesting details, and convey the emotion or mood of the writer.

Learn to write as well as you speak.

With professional guidance, you can learn to write as effectively as you speak.

You have the skills. With practice and instruction, you will learn to express yourself through writing in a manner that keeps your audience’s attention and communicates what you are trying to convey.

Contact me so that we can make your writing as effective as your speaking.