How Professional Writers Do It

Professional Writing  Another term for professional writing is technical writing.  Professional writing is a form of writing where in the writer creates a story or piece that is informative and that can easily be understood by consumers.  Professional writers get paid to write a lot, they can enter different kinds of medium as well.

Writing for Different Industries  Newspaper Article – A writer must always remember to incorporate the 5 W’s (Who, What, Where, When and Why) when writing a news article.  Magazines – a writer for a magazine can write about a lot of topics which include health, fitness, cars, beauty etc.  Books – this can either be educational books, children’s books, self-help books, novels etc.

Writing for Different Industries  TV and Radio Commercials – this is also linked to copywriting. Here, the writer prompts the audience to act either to buy a product or try a service.  Screenplay – this is writing a script either for the big screen or the stage.  Entertainment - this includes song writing, writing for video games, digital media outlets etc.

Tools that Help Professional Writers  Laptop  Smart phones  Voice Recorders  Camcorders  Pen & Paper

Problems you might face  Money If a writer wants to take a course or buy professional tools one needs to shell out money.  Time Time will also be a factor here because taking a course will definitely take up most of the writers’ time.  Increase of Internet use Internet use, again, can lead to lesser time for free writing because research may take up the writers’ time.

Advantages  Discipline You will slowly grasp the concept of discipline because you need to be right on time when dealing with deadlines.  Motivation You get motivation as well because you will be placed in an environment that is full of people that share the same goal.  Confidence Confidence gives the writer courage to share his/her work with others.  Feedback There will be a support group to critique and give constructive criticisms which contributes to the development of your story.  Books and reading material Books help you learn more about the art and also can aid you in developing your skills.