How do I improve my writing skills?

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I think being forced to do it all the time is what makes it not enjoyable. If you're doing it by choice (even if just the subject matter is your choice), it can enjoyable. And you can also organize your thoughts and learn things about yourself you didn't know!

100% this ^! I have a class that I have to write a paper in every week. I have had to do this in other classes and it's not a big deal. I struggle every freaking week with the paper in this class. It is not enjoyable at all. Nothing makes the professor happy I looked him up on the prof rating website and I agree with the assessment other students have made. He's just a putz. Like if the assignment says to use 3 credible sources from journals and profession organizations, he marks off points if you don't use 3 journals or more. Makes no sense. We have to cite everything we write about in our discussions, too. First class I've had to do that. Because you know how when you're having a verbal discussion with someone in  a class you pause and cite your sources? Yeah me neither. I like writing and I hate it in this class.