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Sources to improve my eloquence/ cover letters? (In English) (mander.xyz)

submitted 1 day ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm not too bad at casual writing but when it comes to sales, especially to sell my skills, I keep feeling like I lack a certain grace or flair with words.

Chat gpt can help with suggestions but I always find anything I write with its assistance feels, well, robotic in a way. Awkward.

So I'm reaching out to you for your inspirational word material out there. English isn't my native language so I'm hoping to improve it further with your suggestions. Authors? Websites? Perhaps eloquent YT creators I can learn from transcribing what they say?

Thanks

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[–] skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't really know what people are doing to enrich their vocabulary and fluff up their language to be honest; my vocabulary and writing all stem from high school. However, my experience is that in order to write well, you need to read a lot. Learn what works for others, consider why it may not work for you, and pick up the good bits. If all else fails, open a dictionary, pick a word every day, and try to use it in a sentence before going to bed, just so you learn more synonyms and specific terms.

I'm pretty sure that when it comes to job applications, most people are probably using AI these days. Unless you think you can beat AI, it doesn't hurt to let the some kind of AI go over your text and steal some or the good bits.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm not asking how to broaden my vocabulary, rather how to incorporate the flair associated with this type of writing. I'm not entirely opposed to AI as help, and in fact this works well for me to get plebe jobs if I want - but I want to step up. And yes, I one hundred percent think good human writing beats AI. I believe AI is too easily spotted nowadays, and using my own voice would give me an edge.

I was hoping for specific authors recommended or similar but instead most replies are to pick just anyone and a thesaurus.

[–] skullgiver@popplesburger.hilciferous.nl 2 points 1 day ago

I see. In that case, I don't really have any good advice to give you, good luck with your endeavours!