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Things change all the time, so if you don't write it down nobody remembers what was spoken, what was said
Manit Limlamai, Software Engineer. Google
I struggled with writing. One of my writing instructors in undergrad taught me that it wasn't so complicated. I think it's just a skill that can be developed... if you have good instruction.
Priya Jacob, Child Psychiatrist. University of Michigan Alumna
I think about writing as kind of a bridge between one's internal world, which is kind of amorphous and in a lot of ways unknown, even to ourselves, and the outside world.
Mike Boyle, Stay-at-home dad. Creative Writer
The best way that we improve our writing is through getting feedback. I've gotten lots of feedback throughout the years that has helped inform my own writing.
Jessie Nixon, PhD Student, Education Design. University of Wisconsin Madison
I write through and explore some ideas. I don't realize what I'm actually thinking or how thoroughly I'm thinking through something until I've actually written it out.
Nathan Tomow, History Teacher. University of Michigan Alumnus
One of the best ways to become a better writer is to edit others and edit yourself as if it were another.
Sarah Juday, Writer/Editor. University of Alaska
Making sure your notes are clear and that the person who's coming behind you and wasn't there during your conversation knows exactly what you're trying to say.
Bonny Hoffman, Pediatric Nurse. University of Michigan Alumna
What was the most helpful to me was a professor I had in college who taught us how to write well. I learned how to be concrete in my communication, how to be organized.
Jane Johnson, Administrative Manager. University of Michigan
[Writing offers] the ability to make sense of the world for other people.
Danielle Dreilinger, Journalist. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Everything comes from practice. Practice is key. You have to keep writing because the only way you get better is if you keep doing it.
Shamai Thacker, E-Portfolio Strategist. University of Alaska
I use writing to document the kids -- any kinds of new things that they did, funny things that they did -- just as an extension of memory. I'm trying to save it for later when they're older.
Jennifer Day, Clinic Administration & Patient Account Specialist. Ninilchik Village Tribal Council Community Clinic

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