tips to improve writing job

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by rayakka1, Nov 8, 2007.

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    Hi
    Let me share with you if you know anything that how can we improve our articles. In writing and what are the websites that purchases the articles or in which we can sell.
    I find mostly the problem comes not in writing but finding good client to purchase. Some simply ask for sample and gone away. But what would be the solution ?
     
    rayakka1, Nov 8, 2007 IP
  2. rayaan

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    I hate to be the one to say this, but maybe you should look at other income sources than writing. "Improving articles" isn't impossible, and most writers including yours truly are constantly learning on the job. From your post, however, it does seem like maybe you're not cut out for writing in the English language. Owning a computer and an Internet connection doesn't qualify a person to be a writer. Maybe you could try writing in your own language...?
     
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    yeah! word with rayaan... no offence though. However, if you're persistent and still want to write in English, it'd be really beneficial to take some basic courses first. It's not my intention to be condescending to you but your post speaks for itself ;)
     
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    Hey anybody loves good content and high quality content.If you have qualities to write good then i say there are hell lot of good clients to buy them.You will get tired of writing but people wont get tried buying them.
     
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    If people aren't contacting you after they view your samples, it usually indicates they're not impressed with your writing. Becoming a better writer isn't always so easy, though.

    From your post, it sounds like English isn't your first language. This may be why you're not being hire. If you want to improve your article writing for English-speaking buyers, you have to improve your English. Here in the U.S., we spend years perfecting our grammar and learning conversational English, so don't be discouraged, if you don't pick it up right away.

    If you can enroll in some grammar courses, it would help. At a very basic level, you need to learn conversational English. Here are some websites that might help:
    http://www.englishdaily626.com/grammar.php
    http://www.ego4u.com/
    http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.shtml

    Do a search for "grammar lesson" or "English grammar" and you'll find quite a few websites that can help you get word placement right.
     
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    judging from your post i am guessing English is not your first language. Or you didn't proof read what you wrote...

    Writing is not something just anyone can do. It takes LOTS of practice and is an art that you will ALWAYS need to be working on. If you truly want to be a great writer I recommend reading. Emerse yourself in the language. Read some basic English composition books. Also start writing every day. And always always revise what you write. If you write something once and you don't ever make any changes to it than there is a big problem.

    Here are some great books to check out:

    On Writing Well, William Knowlton Zinsser
    Elements of Style, by Strunk and White'
    On Writing, Stephen King
    Line by Line: How to Improve Your Own Writing by Claire Kehrwald Cook
    also check out http://copyblogger.com

    hope that helps!
     
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  7. rayaan

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    I don't think the lack of proof reading was the problem here.

    If you really want to explore writing as a career, you have a lot of work to do. Besides working on your grammar and punctuation, you'll also have to work on your style. Read a lot, and not just books. I would recommend magazines, local editions of major American publications specifically. If you live in India, almost every major American magazine has a presence here, and depending on your gender and your interests you should be able to find something that helps you write for an international audience.

    I also think posting on forums might be a good idea to practice while you get better at writing articles. Just a suggestion.

    I also think people sometimes waste time on bettering their prospects in one area where they might be a little under qualified, when they could have spent the same amount of time getting a foothold in an industry they are really qualified for. Evaluate your skills. What other in demand talents do you have? Work towards pursuing careers in those. Decide if you want to put in the kind of effort that's going to be needed if you want to make serious money writing online.
     
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    Contentwriter_2707 Banned

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    As you have said that some clients simply ask for samples and are gone away, that means the sample you sent them is not upto the mark or doesnt fit their requirement. Before sending a sample to the client, it is very important to know what he is looking for. It is always better to give samples related to the niche on which the client is looking for the work to be done. Secondly, if the problem is with finding clients, you may try out the free report by deepower here at http://www.waystofindmoney.com/$writing.html. It has lots of information for you in store.
     
    Contentwriter_2707, Nov 12, 2007 IP
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    On the whole, writing isn't something that you can just "improve" on overnight, in my honest opinion. I've become a good writer over the course of my life through my school classes, college classes, law school classes, reading, and everything else. Some people have the ability to craft ideas and some don't.
     
    Coby DuBose, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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    that's absolutely true and moreover if you do not have a "definite passion" to write, you cant be a writer.
     
    Contentwriter_2707, Nov 18, 2007 IP