Writing can be a good source of income, if you want to work from home or work in print media or want to express your thoughts, ideas through writing. For example perfection in grammar and interest in current affairs can make you a successful writer for newspapers, magazines, website and you can start your own blog wherethe content is written by you. It might be about anything you like. There are numerous things which can be written about.
If youare capable to find inaccuracies in write-ups you can proof read articles and books in the languages you master. To be a proof reader you must master the language. Proof readers are expected to be consistently accurate by default because they occupy the last stage of typographic production before publication.
Writers are persons who develop writing skills to express their thoughts, views and ideas and have good Knowledge of current affairs. Writerproduces various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetries, plays,write news articles,screenplays,essays and speeches for dignitaries. Skilled writers are able to use their language skills to express their ideas. Their work contributes significantly to the cultural content of the society.AWriter normally contributes to the creation of written language.
Different types of writers.
· Web content writer: The person who provides relevant content for website. Every website will have a specific targeted audience and requires a different type of content. The Content provided should attract and retain users on a website. Content written specifically for a website should be on a specific topic.
· Copywriter: the person who writes for the purpose of advertising or marketing.This type of writing is meant to influencepeople to buy a product, or influence their choices. Copywriters create catchy taglines, jingles, web page contents for online ads, e-mails and also content for television and radio.
· Speechwriter: Prepares the content for a speech to be given before a gathering or for a specific occasion.
· Editor: Prepares material for publication. The material may be the editor’s original work or he edits work for others. On the other hand, an editor may suggest or undertake significant changes to an Article to improve its readabilityand sense or structure.
· Bloggers: A person who writes blogs, short opinions or commentary on issues of specific interest to readers etc. They have the ability to become unpredictably popular due to their work, thoughts, style and imaginations.
· Technical writers: A writer who prepares or writes instructionmanuals, such as user guides and owner’s manuals. Technical writers also write various procedures for businesses, professional or domestic use as well.
Apart from all these you can also perceive a career in business writers, columnists, journalists, authors, biographers, poets, translators, script writers etc.
Writers should be ready to face any type of criticism for what they write and express. As different people have differentopinion.
If you have acreative mind, you can be a graphic designer, fashion designer, interior designer, furniture designer and there are many other designing professions in which a respectable career can be made. A website or a blog can be created to market your designs or you can work as a freelancer. Today we have many software’s available for designing.
Individuals need to learn how to manage their work needs and home needs, setting work hours, having a dedicated time for writing and avoid home-bound distractions. Working from home keeps you connected with your family and community.Some of the biggest advantages of working from home are flexibility, financial savings and a healthy life style. There are many people who enjoy working from home because it allows them to be around their family, which allows a better work-life balance and more quality time with their family and friends. Plus, there are the added bonuses of saving money on things like transportation, eating out, pollution, traffic etc.
Some tips on how to successfully work from home:
Get organized by creating a work place at your home so that time isn’t wasted in searching for things required.Planyour day i.e.cooking, shopping or any other household chores well in advance. Being computersavvy since the majorityof your work will be done on a computer,you should knowhow to use different software’s, update programs,keep the computer running smoothly andlearn how to troubleshoot it as well. Improve your communication skills by reading newspaper, good books and articles by intellectuals etc.
By Khaja Hameeduddin Mustafa
Co-Founder & Partner
AVERNIR LABS
There are plenty of fulltime, part time and free lancing jobs available in the market. To know more about it please attend a seminar on writing skills and its scopes conducted by Siasat in association with Avenir Labs &Prestorika.
Venue: Siasat office seminar hall
Date: 17th November 2013
For more information to pursue a career in content writing or to get trained and work from home you may contact Mr. Mustafa on 09885001701 or Mr. Ahmed on 8885566479 or by emailing at khmustafa@avenir-labs.com or you can contact Siasat office in person.