Write, Read, Grow – This Week’s Tip + Bonus Prompt


Hello Reader, my Fellow Wordsmith,

Welcome to the very first edition of The Wordsmith Weekly! This space is for all of you who love to think, read, imagine and express yourselves with confidence.

Whether you’re a student (of course, we’re all students for life), a keen reader or just beginning your journey in this literary world, this newsletter is your corner to grow your skills, one word at a time.

The objective is to build strong English skills which can help you to communicate more effectively.

What You Will Find in this Newsletter

  • Writing tips to help you organise thoughts and write clearly
  • Reading strategies that build speed and comprehension
  • Mini grammar refreshers you’ll actually remember
  • Prompts and short challenges to sharpen thinking
  • Real-world applications: emails, essays, resumes, reports
  • Word games and challenges like crosswords and puzzles

and lots more! No more boring grammar lessons. No more dreading the dictionary. It's a fun way to rediscover the language.

No more beating around the bush and wasting precious moments.

Let's get started.

Writing Tip

Want to write stronger paragraphs?

  • Start with a topic sentence.
  • Follow with 2-3 supporting ideas or examples.
  • End with a conclusion or transition sentence.

Quick Reading Challenge

Find one paragraph from any book you’re reading currently.

  • Underline a sentence that creates a strong image in your mind.
  • Circle a word you didn’t know. Look it up and write a new sentence using it.

Writing Prompt of the Week

“You find a diary hidden in your school library. But the last entry is dated…tomorrow.”

Write a 100-150 word story about what you discover. What happens next?

“You can make anything by writing.” – C.S. Lewis

Your Checklist This Week

  • Try the writing prompt
  • Complete your reading challenge
  • Apply the paragraph tip in any subject
  • Share your writing with a friend or teacher

We'd love to hear from you!

Have a question, feedback, or writing you'd like to share?
Reply to this email!

Until next time,

Keep writing. Keep growing.

Gomati Sekhar Ghosh

P.S. If you can think of someone else who can benefit from this, don't hesitate to share this with them.

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