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Career as a Creative Writer

Aditya Singh Ramola
Why wait when you can create!



Introduction

Writing in itself is an art style that conveys emotions to great extent. If writing is your bread and butter then your passion can be used as a career option! People online often talk about writing and earning but are never really good at conveying the development of an idea. Worry not, here are some career options you can start as a creative writer.



Freelance Writer

A freelancer is essentially a person who pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any one employer. A freelance writer is the one who writes for oneself or clients

Freelance writing is the practice of writing for monetary gains while working by themselves and not being employed by a company or organization. Freelance creative writers produce and write whatever the clients demand. That is the creative side. But, freelance writers are just like any other business, however, they spend time looking for new business opportunities and try to earn wherever possible

How to start as a freelance writer?

Starting as a freelance writer is fairly easy, there are numerous websites that can facilitate such creative writers however before that you need to set up a proper portfolio and showcase your relevant skills. Seeking out new training and marketing your writings will be a step in the right direction. There are websites like

which can help you kickstart your career.

Benefits of freelancing

Being a freelance writer has numerous benefits as you are your own boss but there are times when the writers lose confidence or do not have any motivation to work. However, there are some benefits that are far better than that. You can set your own working hours, manage your own timetable and decide when you wake up! You do not engage in a day-to-day corporate rush and decide how many hours you want to work.



Author of a book

One can become an author by narrating a story or a topic of your own interest. It can be in the segment of fiction or non-fiction totally depends on you and what you want to convey to the target audience

Being an author requires a lot of work, especially if you want your book to reach a large audience. The efforts don’t stop after writing a book, you need to think about marketing it to your desired audience as well. It’s your decision to tie up to a publishing house or publish it yourself

How to start as an Author?

  • Internet is a wonderful place to get new ideas, being an author does not require any educational qualifications however one must understand writing and other aspects of communication in order to write professionally.

  • If you are planning to work in a company then they might have some criteria for education qualifications however, authors tend to work and publish on their own.

  • You can begin your work by deciding on what you want to write about and choosing an appropriate target audience.

Benefits of being an Author

Just like freelancers authors also have the freedom to set their own rules. There are numerous benefits of being an author and it’s not just the money! Authors can amplify their networks, sway public opinions, correct misconceptions, develop a platform, boost one’s reputation, and many more!



Script Writer

Those whose creativity does not have a full stop can become scriptwriters. Scriptwriters write content for various movies, shows, tv shows, etc, and carry out thorough research and have to properly think about a plot given within a certain period of time. Writing good, fresh, and well-crafted scripts can be a difficult task for many scriptwriters.

Scriptwriting generally covers what people say, such as actors in a TV show or movie, or people voicing a video. Some work as salaried staff writers for production companies, but the majority of scriptwriters work as freelancers or work with a contract.

How to start as a Scriptwriter?

  • To start with the basics you need a portfolio showcasing the best scripts you’ve ever made. A degree can also help you kickstart your career in scriptwriting. Letting strangers on the internet judge your writing, (there are numerous writing communities where one can easily submit their work) will help you improve your scripts altogether.

  • Submit your work in competitions and generate enough experience so that you have a high chance of getting your script shown to a larger audience.

Benefits of being a Script Writer

Scriptwriters have the freedom to explore their own worlds, they are set along with their creativity. They are paid financially well for the thing they love. Being a scriptwriter means that you do not have to commit to those difficult and boring hours!



(Originally published on ScriveTribe)


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