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always feel impressed after reading an article published in newspapers or social media. How did the writer get the best words and then arrange them elegantly? Is it a skill that can be learned, or a talent afforded to a rare few?

Writing skills play an important role in everyone'€™s life. By writing, no matter what form of writing it is, we learn how to communicate with others, how to express our opinions. Our brain is trained to think critically by choosing the most apt words in the most apt order, and the reader gets instant access to our train of thought. It is not impossible to master writing skills, but nor is it easy. Courage is needed to practice writing, but the results are worth it; we get a sense of achievement and may earn new respect from readers and friends. Writing skills are needed by everyone. It is very important to be able to deliver our thoughts or views by writing. Some people even say writing could prevent our brain from contracting diseases such as Alzheimer'€™s. Why not give it a go?

Reinhard Yoel
Jakarta