WRITING TIPS
Are You a Writer or an Author? Medium Prefers One Kind
Monetise your writing. Increase profitability with these steps
This is a big topic; I mean Big!! I'll keep the scope of this article to the confines of general Author-writer discussion from a Medium perspective. It pays to know the difference, even if they are subtle.
The terms' Writer' and 'Author' are often used interchangeably. I used to make this mistake too. However, know that they are similar yet different. Medium has an excellent patronage of writers and Authors. Being surrounded by a strong, positive, and purpose-driven community is fantastic. Therefore, knowing where your writing style sits can make your time profitable. You can monetize your skills further. But let's start with the basic general definition.
Writer
A writer writes. They can be ghostwriters, blog writers, copywriters, Screenwriters, article writers, etc. A Writer may get paid, but they can do it all for nothing, a hobby, perhaps. They also have the luxury of never sharing their work with the world. Technically, you can declare yourself a writer as soon as you write. Writing can be short or long. Generally is more straightforward by nature (not to be confused with short story Authors). A writer often has one…
