Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Networking is essential to your writing success. If your ignore it you will eventually suffer the consequences.
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Step 2
Learn to work under pressure. Pros can’t wait to be inspired. When you have a deadline to meet you must meet it if you want to survive in this business.
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Step 3
Make sure you have a portfolio of at least five to eight sizeable articles so that you can show off your writing skills.
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Step 4
Read something every day from some great writers. Try to analyze the writer’s methods of writing the article to get some idea of format, expression, etc
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Step 5
Write something every day even if your have writers block.
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Step 6
Make friends with other writers to seek out ideas, skills and other attributes.
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Step 7
When it’s time to turn in your first article make sure it has been edited for spelling and grammar.
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Step 8
Study every aspect of the publisher before you make a proposal.
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Step 9
Find a mentor who’s a successful writer and can teach you the tricks of the trade.
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Step 10
Don’t get lazy, stay persistent in your writing and search for work.
Comments
LilacGirl said
on 1/4/2009 Yes, very good advice. Each step is important and valuable advice.
eaforeman5 said
on 11/12/2008 great tips and very helpful article
LNAngel said
on 5/23/2008 Good tips. I'd like to learn how to GET IN to the writing business - I'll hang on to these for the future! :)
amylaine said
on 5/17/2008 Great article. Very useful.
showpup said
on 5/16/2008 Great advice. I nodded my head so hard at each step, I think I have whiplash. ;)