Developing Your Craft as a Freelance Writer
A writer's craft, regardless of the type of writing is what he or she is all about. It has in my opinion a life of its own and develops at a natural rate to the needs of the writer. There are ways however, that a writer can develop his or her craft deliberately to the benefit of the writer and their readership.
Weaknesses. If a writer concentrates on his or her weaknesses with a view to improving the weakness, a writer not only becomes a better writer, but becomes more in tune with his or herself. As the development of a writer works on a subconscious level, being in tune with one's self allows this to happen.
Volume. As with all things, practise makes perfect. It is believed that should a person practise an activity for 1000 hours, that person will attain professional standard. Best you make a start.
Copywriting. Often the tone of the writing is dictated by the client where copywriting and web content writing is concerned. Nonetheless, your craft will be evident within the body of work.
Through developing your craft you will develop your style. Overtime, you will become a better writer. Good luck.
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Mindset and the freelance writer
Mindset, plays a crucial role in determining a writers progress and success. I have touched upon this subject before and once again refer to Norman Mailer's excellent book,"The Spooky Art", in which he states that to be a successful writer, a writer must make a pact with themselves to write at a given time, and then honour it. Through following this edict, a writers subconscious will apply itself to the task of writing, and improvements to the writers craft ensue.
Should the writer dishonour the pact they have made with themselves to write at a given time, then their subconscious works on other areas of the writers life, and no longer focuses on craft. This causes problems when the writer returns to writing and problems of writers block, and a poorer standard of writing may occur.
The writer should always honour the pact with their subconscious unless matters of life and death get in the way.
This applies to all types of writing, including writing as a hobby. Remember, ten minutes of writing is better than no minutes of writing, no matter how bad the hangover.
For tips on staying motivated as a writer, click here.
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