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Sometimes While Writing I Feel So Damn Weak

By Jon Yturralde

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Roseville BRE#01469048

July 28, 2015 05:55 AM

Yes its come full circle and all those English classes I skipped have come back to haunt me. I now often feel weak and not up to par when trying to so something as simple as write a blog. Take the following article about the Sacramento MLS. I wrote it initially because I love helping investors and wanted to shed some light on the complexity of the MetroList system.

However after just a few sentences in I started struggling to find the correct words that matched what I wanted to say. I don't know if that comes across very well in the written language but I swear I could explain it in 15 seconds if you were here. Alas your not "here", so I'll trudge on trying to explain myself.

I started writing about how awesomely simple the entrance to the website was and how much the simplicity of the website portal made doing the job itself easier. I tried showing this but unfortunately I think I fell short. I hate falling short and it happens frequently when I try to write about a subject. I blame the days I snuck out of school to smoke that green stuff. Yes marijuana was my class of choice and the effects haunt me today. Now my vocabulary suffers from all those classes missed. Without a spell checker I would probably give up writing all together.

I read others blogs and get secretly jealous in the wording they choose. OMG I actually get jealous of others use of vocabulary to the point of my inside voice starts mocking me. Yes it's true. I love the power of having a good vocabulary. Having the ability to express oneself or point of view using words is something we all possess. I sure ain't no Shakespeare.

Yet I do love to write. I love to do my best and explain my point of view. I love how the written word keeps a person enganged and wanting. I love how books captivate me for hours at a time. I love doing this with others.

I can write, write and re write. Over and over I'll play the writing game yet when I'm finished I always feal the same... Weak. I could have done better.

I know many others blog and would love to hear about your experiences and if you've ever felt close to the same.

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Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Jon I've been hanging around ActiveRain a mighty long time and I get the same feeling sometimes. Occasionally it's because I'm over-thinking. Your phone has a voice recorder on it right? Why don't you try recording yourself saying what you want your audience to know. It may flow naturally that way and then listen to it while you are writing your blog post.

Secondly don't try to sound like someone you're not. We talk and write in our own "voice." The more your write, the greater chance of finding your blogging voice and the more your "voice" will come through.

If you are really concerned, you may want to use software like Grammarly. It does a far better job than word processor spell checks and the like.

Finally, you could have someone proof it for you before you post it.

No matter what you decide, if blogging is going to be your tool of choice, you'll need to decide which method is going to work best for you. We all felt that same angst when we start blogging on ActiveRain.

As an AR Ambassador, I'm here to help so feel free to hit me up.

If you are an member of the Ask An Ambassador group, then you should consider joining. That's a great place to get answers and inspiration.

Jul 28, 2015 06:09 AM

Jon Yturralde

Sacramento, CA

Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Some people do communicate much better in words than in writing. I too am one of those people. It'll come with time, just keep your chin up.

Jul 28, 2015 07:58 AM

Charita Cadenhead

Birmingham, AL
Jon Yturralde

Sacramento, CA

Pamela Seley

West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA

Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Jon, I think you expressed yourself very well in this post. I have felt the same way, and often feel my posts come up short in what I wanted to say. I read somewhere being a good writer is being a good reader. Read everything you can about real estate and non-real estate. Find challenging material to read to increase your vocabulary. Charita has some helpful points.

Jul 29, 2015 06:07 AM

Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I'm one who could certainly use a power writing class. I do believe in keeping it simple. Ronald Regan was the great communicator due to his ability to speak and get his points across at a 5th grade level. I agree with him.

Jul 29, 2015 07:22 AM

Jon Yturralde

Keller Williams Roseville - Sacramento, CA

Realtor - Experienced With Investors

I really appreciate the level of thought put into the comments. It's obvious all come from a helping position. I both need and appreciate the help.

I love the ability to connect with people. Something magical happens with being able to communicate to so many via a blogging system like Activerain. In this case I've gotten some awesome advice. I really do appreciate the input from all willing!

I'll have to look up power writing. I know the college has a few classes I can take. All I remember though is "creative writing". However today I am in the time of the Google Machine! I can guarantee I'll find tons on the subject of "Power Writing".

Keeping it simple and using the phone voice recorder... Brilliant! Thanks again! No I haven't forgotten the unanimous "Read Read Read". :)

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