Break Free From Bad Writing Habits

Write with clarity, confidence, and control – without starting over

Most writers don’t struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they’ve picked up bad habits – quietly, gradually, often without realizing it – and those habits now sabotage their work every time they sit down to write. This course is about identifying those habits, understanding why they exist, and replacing them with techniques that actually serve your storytelling. Not theory. Not vague motivation. Not “write from the heart and hope for the best.” This is a practical, eye-opening reset for writers who want their work to read better – immediately. The uncomfortable truth about bad writing habits is that bad writing habits don’t announce themselves. They disguise themselves as: “My style” “My voice” “That’s just how I write” “I’ll fix it later” But readers feel them instantly. They feel it in clunky dialogue. They feel it in overwritten sentences. They feel it in confusing exposition. They feel it in stories that almost work but never quite land. The good news? Bad habits are learned – which means they can be unlearned.  Break Free from Bad Writing Habits helps you see your writing the way readers do. You’ll learn how to: * Spot the habits that weaken clarity and momentum * Understand why those habits exist in the first place * Replace them with stronger, cleaner techniques * Edit with confidence instead of anxiety * Write with intention rather than guesswork This is not about changing who you are as a writer. It’s about removing the things that are getting in your way. This course is ideal if: * You’ve been writing for a while but feel stuck at the same level * You get feedback that your work is “good, but…” * You suspect your writing problems are structural, not inspirational * You edit endlessly without knowing what to fix first * You want practical guidance, not abstract advice It’s especially powerful for writers who already know the basics but want their work to feel more professional, controlled, and readable. This course tackles the habits that most commonly undermine otherwise strong writing, including: * Overwriting and padding * Vague language and soft thinking * Weak sentence construction * Confusing dialogue and speaker attribution * Info dumping and clumsy exposition * Passive habits that kill pace and tension * Telling instead of revealing * Fear-driven over-explanation More importantly, you’ll learn what to do instead. Every habit is paired with a practical alternative you can apply immediately. This is not about rules – it’s about awareness. Great writing is not created by following rules blindly. It’s created by choice. Most bad habits persist because writers don’t realize they’re making choices at all. They’re writing on autopilot. This course turns the lights on. Once you see the habit, you can decide: * Keep it, because it works. Or remove it, because it doesn’t. That alone is transformative. This course works because it focuses on patterns, not isolated mistakes. Fixing one sentence won’t help if the same problems keep appearing on every page. This course teaches you to: * Recognize recurring issues * Diagnose root causes * Edit strategically instead of emotionally * Build long-term confidence in your craft The result is writing that feels cleaner, stronger, and more intentional – without losing personality or voice. You’ve probably heard things like: “Show, don’t tell” “Cut adverbs” “Just keep writing” But none of that helps unless you understand why you’re doing it and when it actually matters. This course explains: When advice applies. When it doesn’t. And how to make informed decisions instead of following slogans. It treats you like a thinking writer, not a beginner who needs platitudes. Bad habits have a way of creeping back in under pressure. That’s why this course is designed as a reference as much as a lesson. Something you can return to when a draft feels wrong but you’re not sure why. You’ll develop a sharper internal editor – one that works with you, not against you. If you’re serious about improving, this is a turning point Talent is not the issue. Effort is not the issue. Habits are. Break the bad ones, and everything else gets easier. Give your writing the clarity, control, and confidence it deserves – and stop letting small, hidden habits undermine big ideas. Keep Writing!