"Freelancing World" The Series Part 1 "A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CONTENT WRITING"
If you want to become a content writer, then welcome. You made the right click!
In this blog, I am going to tell you all that you need to know about content writing and how you can become a content writer.
So let's dive right in!
What is content writing?
Content writing basically means writing relevant topics for specific fields. There are various fields to choose from. Other than that, you can also write on various topics, whatever pleases you.
As you might know, content writing has become an immensely popular career option in the last few years, especially for students, beginners, or people who love to write. There is a common misconception though that anyone who knows how to write can become a content writer. Common now! No job in this world is easy! However, if you truly love writing, then content writing might be your way to go.
Types of content writing
Content writing is basically done in every field and for uncountable topics. There are many types of content writing. Some of them are as follows;
- Web content
- SEO content writing
- Blogging
- Social media content writing
- Technical content writing
- Academic writing
- Expert, or industry writing
- Journalistic/news writing
- Creative writing
There are many more options available. You can choose the one that suits you the best and also the one that you have knowledge about.
The key to being a successful content writer
The key to being a successful content writer is originality and your writing style. Depending on your content, you must try and make it easy to read and understand. The exception is technical content. Other than that, you must make sure that your content is informative and never misleading.
Is content writing hard?
This is a frequently asked question and the answer is yes! Content writing is not an easy job. Coming up with original content, in a specific time frame, and with proper grammar. Then organizing that content and making it informative and interesting enough is not an easy task. It takes hours of research, thinking, writing, and proofreading to put out a single article/blog.
So, if you think that content writing is an easy job that you can do from the comfort of your home easily, then let me make it clear that this is not the case.
You have to work just as hard as a 9-5 job. And, in the beginning, you might have to work harder than that because with the immense popularity of content writing comes huge competition.
To conclude, it would be wrong to say that content writing is an easy job. Before you enter this field, remember that it is a very hard job.
What skills should a content writer have?
Content writing is no doubt, a job for truly skillful people. However, with hard work, anyone can improve their writing skills. Some of the basic skills a content writer should have are as follows;
- Originality
- Proper grammar
- Time management
- Proper knowledge of your specific topic
- Research
- Adaptability
- editing
Important Things You Should Know Before You Start Content Writing
There are many content writers in today’s world. However, only some of them are popular. Many people get into content writing because of the luxurious picture they see of these famous writer’s lifestyles. But, this is not the real picture. It takes a lot of time to build yourself up to that position. Do you want to know why some writers are so popular while others aren't?
Well, it is because they have acquired the following skills;
- They do smart research work
- They stick to the point
- Their content is easy to understand
- They don’t write misleading content
- They are original
End Note
By acquiring these skills you can become a successful content writer as well. So, do your research, be original, be dedicated, then no one can stop you from achieving that dream lifestyle of a successful content writer. Also, remember that it will take time to reach your goals so be patient. Just work hard.
Written by
Eisha Mirza
