The Path To Evolve As A Versatile Writer
You need to embrace creativity and adaptability.
So, you have decided to become a professional writer. But remember, to become the best writer, you must be creative and adaptable to situations.
Why do I stress this? As you delve into the world of writing, you’ll be fascinated by the diverse and intriguing fields to explore, from science to astronomy to medicine and beyond.
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.”
― Jack Kerouac
The possibility of such a rich and varied landscape should excite you and spark your curiosity about learning and adapting.
If you write in a specific field, it can create a problem for you. You have to be adaptable to the needs of the client. You might think, ‘I am an expert in my field, so why should I care?’
But the truth is, to succeed in this profession, you must be open to writing in various fields and ready to adapt to market demands.
Yes, that’s true to some extent. When you start writing, you cannot select the field to write. When you have plenty of experience in writing, you can choose your niche field to write about.
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
― Pablo Picasso
But at the beginning, you have to write everything. You cannot say to a client I will not write it. You need money at the start of your career. This way, you will get the motivation to keep doing it.
Whether you like it or not, you must write for various fields. It takes a lot of work to start writing and become a highly paid-writer. You have to go through a lot of pressure and hard work.
At the beginning of your writing journey, you must do much research to be well-informed about the field you are writing for. A professional writer must ensure that your writing is valid and credible.
Validate the information from the proper sources and research the field. Remember, the best writer is the one who knows where to find the correct data. He must also learn how to write.
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”
― Brene Brown
Different fields have different ways of writing. For example, when you write something technical, you may include examples with diagrams to explain the concepts.
In contrast, when writing for a medical field, you may use more medical jargon and cite specific studies to support your points, similar to other fields. Make sure you know the format and words that the industry uses.
To become the best writer, you must be comfortable in that field. Every writer who writes for various fields knows reliable sources from which he can get help.
You need to strengthen your network to connect with them when necessary. This network will provide valuable insights, resources, and a sense of belonging in the writing community.
“For those who can adapt, the path to resilience is self-evident.”
― Sanu Sharma
Keep gathering knowledge about the field. Read what other articles are written in that field. See how other people write in that field. You need to get help from them.
Every field has a specific form of writing. I am not saying to master every field. But when you write something, it should reflect the flavour of that field.
As a software development background, I have written many technical articles. The way they are written is entirely different from this article. We have to see a lot of headings and subheadings and include examples and diagrams in that.
This is because technical things require a proper explanation of the steps necessary for the operation. When I used to write technical blogs, I used examples from real life to explain things more easily.
“The future belongs to those that observe and adapt to the present.”
― Steven Magee
You have to be careful and see what works in that field. To become the best writer, you have to be flexible enough to fit in with the field you are writing for.
Gradually, you will become someone who can write for any field. Later, when you have experience, you can choose what field interests you most.
