How to Become a Writer?

As you enter your third year of university, you should start applying for writing internships. There are all sorts of writing internships where you can hone your skills and bulk up your portfolio. Copywriter interns draft and edit blog posts, assist with developing marketing materials, and perform research. Suppose you decide to work as a journalism intern. In that case, you can expect to collect information on hot topics, conduct interviews, prepare notes, and assist senior newsroom writers in any way necessary.

Industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and real estate often hire interns to produce content, so don't limit your search when applying for internships. You can broaden your career prospects and expand your professional network by thinking outside the box.

After completing your degree, you can apply for writing jobs with newspapers, magazines, and other companies that need content writers. If you decide to go the freelance route, you'll have to become familiar with how different publications accept article pitches. Many major publications have a 'How to Pitch' page on their websites. It would help if you also became active on social media. Many editors use Twitter accounts and Facebook to announce that they're accepting pitches for particular subjects.

Hiring an agent is an absolute must for writers who want to create novels, poetry, screenplays, and other creative works. An agent knows how to reach the right people with your work and negotiate a fair contract with a publishing company or studio.