Difficulties in Writing

One of the difficulties that I often encounter in my writing process is poor vocabulary. I always bump into situations in which I don’t know the appropriate vocabulary that should be used when I am writing essays. Vocabulary used in my writing is significantly restricted in comparison to my reading or spoken vocabulary. In addition, this is often due to concerns about spelling accuracy (may be I know how to pronounce the word but I don’t know the exact spelling of it). Therefore, there are times when the sentences or statements that are written cannot convey my ideas exactly.

Besides, I also have trouble generating ideas or elaborating on them when writing essay. Sometimes I will lack of opinion and cannot present sufficient of points in my writing. This trouble becomes worsen in writing tasks that require creativity or critical thinking.

I think the best resolution for my first problem (i.e. limited vocabulary) is to read more and learn more vocabulary. May be I can either study word lists, or sit down and read passages and look up words that I don't know. In these ways, I think I can gain a considerable vocabulary to help in my writing.

For the second problem, I think the number one tool that can help me in writing is practice. I also can try to cultivate the habits of drawing mind map or brainstorming before starting to write my essay in order to generate as much as ideas as possible. As a conclusion, I should practice more in writing to make me myself a better writer.