Join competitions in the different writing websites you have joined. And if you feel like you have leveled up, create profiles in ezinearticles.com, squidoo.com, etc. to further your writing skills. |
Read a lot of materials online and offline | | You will not be able to write your best when you do not have a good knowledge of what you are writing. |
The best way to learn writing is to get tips, advice and comments from both amateur and professional writers. You can find them in writing websites like writing.com, writerscafe.org and a whole lot more. Don’t worry, registration is usually free. |
Register yourself in employment websites | | Create great profiles in employment websites like oDesk.com, Elance.com and others. You’ll not only hone your skills - you’ll also have the satisfaction of earning some cash out of your writing. |
Read the works of well-known writers from various niches: Tynan for world travel, John Teti for video gaming, Heidi Swanson for cookbooks, and of course, the marketing guru of all times, Seth Godin. Study how they create compelling content. |
Take up a writing course from a reputable online school | | That is, if you do not have the time to attend a formal, traditional school. Do some research and read testimonials of former students of the school you are interested in. |
Develop a knowledge of SEO | | Writing online today is more complicated than ever before as Google algorithm is always taken into consideration. |
Having your own blog is like hitting two birds with one stone. It helps you get your name out there while also letting you practice your writing skills. |
Understand that writing is not a skill learned overnight. Research as much as you can, and practice a lot. |
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