InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Directfreelance Writing and Graphic Design Forumshttp://www.directfreelance.com//Forum/info@directfreelance.comThu, 24 Jul 2008 01:33:36 GMT20http://www.directfreelance.com//Forum/Topic167-9-1.aspxBy the way, Snehas.... I offer the same advice to you as I did to Sherry2. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:52:42 GMTgmkorsonhttp://www.directfreelance.com//Forum/Topic167-9-1.aspxHere are a few random thoughts:</P><P>1) Start with what you know -- the subjects you are most interested in.</P><P>2) Do you write just for fun? Give yourself some simple assignments and see how creative can be within whatever genre of writing you choose. Writing comes easier once you get into the habit of it and develop your own "voice."</P><P>3) Read a lot of good writing -- the kind of writing you want to do. If you wish to do newspaper feature articles, then read a lot of good feature articles. Poetry, technical writing, fiction, nonfiction, straight news, book narratives -- just read the kind of writing to which you aspire. You should be able to pick up a lot of good writing habits almost subliminally. Then, when you do write, you model yourself accordingly and imitate that style. Eventually it begins to feel natural.</P><P>4) Be ready for a lot of rejection. I've been an editor for most of my 24 years in journalism. I've seen a lot of really bad writers who think they are good, but I've also had to reject a lot of truly good writers -- just because there is only so much editorial space, so much money in the editorial budget, and a finite range of topics and styles that any one publication can use. </P><P>5) You do have to pay your dues. It's not likely you'll make big bucks for a while. Don't quit your day job for a long time before you establish yourself as a writer who can command a living wage.</P><P>Good luck getting started!Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:06:03 GMTgmkorsonhttp://www.directfreelance.com//Forum/Topic167-9-1.aspxHello<BR><BR>The best advice I could think of would be create a portfolio and website to point potential clients toward. <BR><BR>If you don't have the work, have fun and just make something up!<BR><BR>Hope that helps! Owen.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:24:26 GMTOwenIngarfieldhttp://www.directfreelance.com//Forum/Topic167-9-1.aspxHi i am starting out as a fresher right now. I do have a passion for writing. However I would be really grateful if any of you guys could help with me ideas to get started. <P>PS: However modest this request may look please consider this as an SOS request!!!!Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:51:51 GMTSnehas