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Last Login: 6/8/2007 8:34:08 AM
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| I am professionally qualified to write. It was rather quite late in my life that I did realize that I have good writing skills & should have rather been into this profession rather than what I am stuck in, currently (I am into IT, a software engineer, to be precise) Wud someone among my friends out there, advise me what to I begin with ? Do I pursue any course to seek a qualification to back my passion to write? Wud it be worthwhile or in other words, is it mandatory to have one ? Wud such a qualification and training further hone my writing skills ? And most importantly, this small write-up that I have posted here ... what kind of impressions does it carry to u professionals out there about my writing skills ... Do u people really feel that WRITING cud be a suitable profession to be pursued further, by me .. or do u feel It simply isn't my cup of tea ....
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Last Login: 9/2/2007 9:37:38 PM
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| It's up to you if you want to pursue writing as your carreer. I think taking a course is a step to gain knowledge but you know some writers didn't go to schools to professionally enhance their writing skills. It's just passion, if you have the drive then go for it. Maybe we have the same experience but I am really into writing since I was younger.
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Last Login: 9/13/2007 8:46:07 AM
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| I'm a pharmacy student. But I've writing for magazines every since I was 15. Writing is about talent and passion more than anything else.
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Last Login: 9/18/2007 1:21:25 PM
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| There is no such thing as being "professionally qualified" when it comes to writing. You may have professional qualifications that would give you a greater advantage when writing about certain subjects; but only you can decide whether or not to use them. Writing is about being able to convey on paper what others cannot. You need no special training, just the desire to hone your craft into the best it can be. If writing is your passion, then write! Write a few articles ("how To" type to start) about the profession you are currently in, and have them published in a trade publication. Voila! You've just become a writer! If you need any other advice, or coaching, feel free to contact me anytime. Good luck, and KEEP WRITING!!!
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Last Login: 10/25/2007 4:09:46 PM
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Well, from what I understand in your case, you have specialist knowledge in a particular field, which I would see as an advantage. I am a professional journalist, but I am also a conductor and musicologist, hence, the topics I mainly write are related to that profession. If you would want to pursue writing professionally in IT, then you might consider starting a blog, and see what the reception by readers is to your material. There are a number of free non-commercial blogs where you can test your grounds (and they often have inbuilt statistics and evaluation of the incoming traffic).
Networking among like minded writers is also very important, and looking at their materials and blogs, from which you can collect ideas. In a way, this is also a business, and you have to find a way to market yourself and reach your audience. Registering in forums and similar will help you generate that traffic.
You might also want to research magazines and journals in your field and see whether you have material you can offer them. However, be aware, that they usually tend to rely on writers that are known to them and professionally recognized. So, it might take some time for you to get your foot in, so to say.
I don't know if this is of any help to you. If you like to pursue the discussion any further, I would be happy to hear from you.
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| Simply stated--if you have a passion to write go for it. Why not start on a parttime basis?
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| The challenges of being a professional, independent writer include spelling correctly, knowing how to edit after writing a first draft, knowing the in's and out's of contemporary trends, dynamics, budgeting, pricing, scheduling, marketings and risk-taking. I would recommend, after 12+ years in the business, to always spell all your communications - whether an IM, e-mail or post to a Forum; and, to check and double check before you hit "Send" or "Post Reply". While it's true, anyone can be a writer - it's, also, true that not everyone is a writer.
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