Writing can seem like a daunting task, even for people who write a lot. If you're here because you've decided to write a novel or you want to refresh writing skills that have faded a little, keep reading. 1. Read. In order to write well, you must read. This is the most important key to strengthen writing skills. Writing styles change frequentlyβread a book published fifty years ago to see that evidence. Read books in your genre and outside your genre for a feel of style; compare their ...