We live our lives through conversation, not writing. To improve your writing skills, try writing the way you speak. We often get bogged down by the "right" way to say something in writing—something we rarely worry about when talking. By saying out loud what you want to convey, you can get much closer to a clearer, more natural statement. So, the next time you're stuck, ask yourself, "What am I really trying to say?" Then, say it out loud.