Become a Writer with Six Easy Steps
Unless you want to write for Forbes Magazine, becoming a writer is as simple as completing an honest self-assessment, arriving at the smartest decision you can make, and taking a slow but determined steps toward a writing career.
Unlimited possibilities for people with passion for writing
The rising global internet usage and increasing Internet-based writing services widened the possibility for people with passion for writing. In fact, it had opened doors for different types of text-related businesses and enhanced their ability to access writing skills and expertise in different parts of the world.
The Internet made it more convenient for people to find employment, rewarding careers, and better opportunities for trade. Most of all, it created a vast and almost infinite market for writing professionals around the world.
Self-assess, discover, and feel the writer in you
The first and most important step is to undertake a self-assessment. Do not cheat and be honest. First, evaluate your writing ability by asking several questions. For example, Can I really write something worthwhile? Am I capable of writing an article about birds under the sea? What is the difference between an article and an essay? The idea is to fire up your awareness and appreciation of your true writing ability.
Second, perform assessment of your writing proficiency by writing a test article. For example, write a 2-page article about the first object or thing you saw from your bedroom window. Finish it in 2 hours.
Third, become familiar with your preferences. Make a list of writing-related things you like and hate. Cross-out all you hate and count them. Is it more, equal, or less than those you like? If less then you are likely to succeed in writing.
Fourth, test your degree of enthusiasm for writing. For example, write another 2-page article about the same object you saw from your bedroom window. This time, write about the likely condition of the object next year. Finish it in 2 hours.
Always bear in mind that regardless of assessment result, the writing profession is open to anyone with ability to write brilliant, artistic, and inspiring literary works. Do not be discouraged. Try again.
Make a smart decision. Go or No go?
You must decide as if you will never ever make another decision again. This is the right time to think on your feet and dwell on the work and responsibility of a modern day writer. Contemplate and weigh the downside and upside, pros & cons, chew on limitations, liabilities, gains, benefits, and security of a writing career. You should seriously explore every possibility associated with writing and to you, as someone who will soon tie the knot to a profession you hardly thought about before.
Think out of the box. Make an intelligent decision. Nobody is forcing you. You are free. You can always turn around and walk away. Ask yourself, do I really want to become a writer?
Go and select the best one for you
Congratulations! Do not rush. It is now time to get your laptop and consult Mr. Google. There is a lot of writing opportunities out there but you need to select the most advantageous. You can actually work several ways as a writer.
Freelance writing is another term for independent contracting thus you, as a Freelancer, is an independent contractor. Freelancers are not employees of any company and therefore are free to enter into different working arrangement. There are a number of freelancing websites out there, where you can register and bid for available writing jobs.
The downside however is that unless you have several stars (reputation) and badges (skills) on your profile, the probability for you to win a bid is almost zero. Anyway, take their exams and get yourself a badge. Bid projects carefully. Do your best and get that stars!
Another way to work as a writer is to join a reputable writing service. Try Allwriting.net first. Their registration requirement is easy, lots of orders to work on, and they pay writers on time. You can actually earn more as a Premium Writer so always do your best.
There are so many writing opportunities online. Google them and find the most advantageous for you. Remember, good writers are not after quantity but quality. Allwriting is looking for professional academic researchers, please visit our site and sign up.