subject: IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT CAREERS THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT [print this page] CONTENT WRITING WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT? CONTENT WRITING WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT?
The field of content writing is emerging fast. Basically, this is a profession any one can get into, provided you can boast of a flair for writing. You need to have interest in writing. In other words, your aptitude for the job is what matters here along with a good grasp on the language.
There are many who could not find content writing a good option for a full-time career, the apparent reason being lack of interest. The recent economic slowdown has resulted in a dearth of jobs, causing many professionals with high-level qualifications to find other jobs, content writing being one of them. Although many people have got into content writing, most of them have quit within a short time, a few months being the maximum time-period.
They look at content writing as a temporary option, till they get a good opportunity. However, for the right candidate, the job can be highly interesting. You need to have good writing skills; yes, you don't have to be an author. In fact, the way a content writer and a conventional writer work are different.
You need to be good at research on the internet; does this point make you feel you are not fit for the job? Don't' worry; this skill can be developed within a few days. You would require searching on the internet contents through appropriate key words. Once you collect the data, you may have to rephrase them, or regroup them, keeping in mind the copy right issues.
In other words, you should use the internet as a source of information only, by rewording the collected information as per the requirement.
Another important thing here is that you need to be flexible, you can never say I will write this way' or I can't write the way you want' etc. Of course, suggestions are always welcome. It would be appreciable if you can come-up with good ideas, points, remarks and so on.
You are also not required to use intense or hi-fi words, majority of the content writers use the simple form of English, and the idea here is that even a layman should understand what you are writing.
As a content writer, you can write articles, blogs, promotional content etc. You may not find all these equally interesting. For example, if you like to write general articles, it is highly likely that you may find promotional articles a bit difficult at first.
If you are already employed and have interest in writing, working as a freelance content writer would be a good option. In fact, the pay is more than what you get in a company.
Money-wise, content writing requires you to be patient; you need to gain good experience to expect a lucrative package, two to three years being the standard.
IT IS ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT CAREERS THAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT
