5 questions for a health professional about writing in English

Susanna is a massage therapist from Switzerland who writes a regular email newsletter to her clients. 

1. How do you feel about writing in English?
   Speaking is ok because when I make mistakes, usually I think my clients don’t remember them. But writing feels so permanent and that makes it more difficult.

2. What’s the hardest thing about writing in English?
   I get very frustrated because it takes me so long to write my newsletter. Also, I want it to be perfect and so I check it again and again.

3. How do you overcome this?
   I try to do it section by section, so a little bit every day.

4. What are your writing goals?
   I want to write faster in English.

5. What’s your advice for others who need to write in English?
   Now that I’m working with a writing coach, it feels like I’m making progress. So get help from someone who not only checks your writing but can explain your mistakes.

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© Christina Wielgolawski