The Career Woman: Writing as a Modern Career.

    Writing is a medium of human communication that involves the representation of language through prints or media. Career is in-depth; writers can be seen in copywriting, Journalism, Novel writing, Web writing, Blogging, Technical writing and Editing. Writing as a modern career entails combining analytical thinking, marketing know-how with strong communication skill. It also involves creating and managing online contents that achieve specific business goals. Whatever context one decides to  write, writing helps an individual/ organisation to work towards their goals, it also helps in making individual / organisations principles clear and concise. To thrive in different fields as a modern writer particularly in content writing, these skills are required: 

 *Generally*

. Acquire strong research skills

. Acquire a solid foundation in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

. Have a great organization skill

. Must be able to meet deadlines especially if writing for an organization

. Should be able to communicate clearly

. Acquire accurate editing skills

. Create a brand, this will show your copy writing skills and savvy marketing skills

 *Specific for content writers

. Know key writing practices( Break writing down into short, digestible and captivating paragraphs to draw in the reader.

. Be social media savvy

Know the basics of good SEO( search engine Optimization)

. Understand the target audience

. Stay current and open to change

. Learn to be humorous , there should be an iota of humor in the content to engage the readers

   Are you a writer or have a passion for writing, this will interest you , you can make an income through writing by: 

. Starting a blog

. Finding a profitable Niche writing service

. Creating  writing samples on your social media platforms

. Growing your social media presence so that more prospective clients will see you

. Following a writing brand, follow organisations or persons that have carved a niche for themselves already; this will create room for referrals

. Pitch to the right writing Jobs and companies.

    In summary practice makes perfection, no beginning is too small, keep writing, keep reading, keep learning.