Professional Writing Tips Required

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by bushib, Oct 3, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi there,

    I want to know that how to improve the writing skills.

    Please suggest me some useful tips to become a professional writer.

    Any help will be highly appreciated.

    Best Regards
    bushib
     
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  2. Perry Rose

    Perry Rose Peon

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    #2
    Post what you are writing now, so we can take a look at them.
     
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    #3
    Your request is very broad, so it's hard to know how to help.

    Do you want to know howto write (as in grammar, syntax, flowing content), or how to make a living as a "professional" writer (the business of writing)? Or both?

    What kind of writing do you want to do...books, essays, blogs, articles, technical writing, white papers, copywriting...? The more specific you can be, the easier it will be for people to help you. :)
     
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  4. bushib

    bushib Banned

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    #4
    Hi there,

    Thanks for your replies.

    I need help on the following thing.

    1. What are the top writing skills?
    2. How to Write articles for websites?
    3. How to become a technical writer?

    Any help will be highly appreciated.

    Regards
    bushib
     
    bushib, Oct 3, 2007 IP
  5. Perry Rose

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    "1. What are the top writing skills?"

    Sorry, but I don't know what that means?


    "2. How to Write articles for websites?"

    You simply write out articles, and send it to them.

    "3. How to become a technical writer?"

    Again, you simply write out the articles. You just do it. You are then a technical writer. That is, IF the readers like it.

    Why don't you write one right now, and put it in this thread?
     
    Perry Rose, Oct 4, 2007 IP
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    Technical writers (at least of the highly paid variety - a great niche in that sense) usually have some kind of technical background education-wise, and plenty of experience.

    Articles for websites are quite different than what's generally meant by "technical writing." There are also a lot of types of articles on the Web. News articles, for example, can be very different from something like SEO articles.

    I have a freelance writing blog that may help with the basics, but your best bet is to visit large writing communities to talk to a wider variety of writers that may be able to address your specific needs.
     
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  8. PhilSF

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    Read books, read articles, read magazines, read some more books.
    That's the best technique to improve your vocabulary and skills.
     
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    Take a college level english course. They teach you about your writing structure which would probably be beneficial.
     
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    Read good writing, and observe.
     
    Volusion, Oct 5, 2007 IP