Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your experience Tamzin.
What you're describing, that feeling of knowing when a sentence sounds right, is actually a really valuable skill. It's something you've developed through all the reading and listening you've done over the years.
The fact that you sometimes second guess yourself after writing doesn't mean your grammar is poor. It just means you're analysing what you've written. The more you read and listen, the more confidence you'll have in that natural sense of what sounds correct.
So keep reading, keep listening, and trust your instincts. They are probably more accurate than you realise.
Thank you for your kind words.
This was fascinating to read. Thank you.
I've been looking at where I can learn to improve my grammar and writing, in general, when I could just be reading books and listening to people.
I have a reasonable ear for the flow of a sentence, but I still muddle up my tenses and regularly question myself after I've finished writing.
Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your experience Tamzin.
What you're describing, that feeling of knowing when a sentence sounds right, is actually a really valuable skill. It's something you've developed through all the reading and listening you've done over the years.
The fact that you sometimes second guess yourself after writing doesn't mean your grammar is poor. It just means you're analysing what you've written. The more you read and listen, the more confidence you'll have in that natural sense of what sounds correct.
So keep reading, keep listening, and trust your instincts. They are probably more accurate than you realise.
Richard