There are various types of writing and niches you could focus on. Here is a brief explanation on some of the various forms so you can understand what each one is and some of their requirements. In my previous post: How to get started as a freelance writer, I mentioned that there are various styles of writing.
SEO Writing
The process of planning, creating, and optimizing content with the primary goal of ranking in search engines
- A good copywriter must be able to look at a set of keywords, figure out what someone searching for those phrases wants to know, and write it clearly and succinctly
Technical Writing
Provides detail-oriented instruction to help users understand a specific skill or product
- A technical writer is someone who writes these instructions, otherwise known as technical documentation or tutorials
- Present technical information so that the reader can use that information for an intended purpose
B2B Writing
Creates articles, emails, and white papers for companies that sell to other companies
- Part brand journalism, part sales
- Difficult to please just one person at a time
- CFOs may not want to spend money on ads, but head of marketing does
Journalism
The collection, preparation, and distribution of news and related commentary and feature materials through print and electronic media
- Particularly indispensable to democratic societies, history reveals that the more democratic a society, the more news and information it tends to have.
- A broad career with many opportunities including reporter, editor, sub-editor, news editors, writers, etc.
Good SEO writers must be able to:
Write content that’s grammatical, clear, and concise
- Use SEO keywords in a natural-sounding way
- Research topics you’re not familiar with to find trustworthy information
- Write using the proper tone to engage the reader
- Manage your time well to meet deadlines
Children Story Books
Think about what your readers will expect in terms of topic, lengthy, style, and complexity. Understanding these things enables you to “write to market,” so your book will actually sell.
Copywriting
Writing text for the purpose of advertising or other forms of marketing
- The product, called copy or sales copy, is written content that aims to increase brand awareness and ultimately persuade a person or group to take a particular action
- Copywriters are employed in marketing departments, advertising agencies, public relations firms, copywriting agencies, or as freelancers
Social Media Content Writing
Writing content for social media involves employing your skills and techniques to deliver your message in such a way that it would be able to generate engagement and appeal to more people.
- Your duties could also involve coming up with a social media strategy, which outlines how each platform will help you accomplish your clients goals.
Novels
A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. It is a description of a chain of events which includes a cast of characters, a setting, and an ending.
- Becoming a published novelist is down to a varying combination of talent, persistence, and luck. It takes drive and determination, and many years of dedication to the craft.
Magazines
Periodical publication which is printed or digitally published
- Generally published on a regular schedule and contain a variety of content
- Magazine writers are essentially journalists and find, research, and write stories that interest readers
- With few exceptions, magazine writers often produce feature-oriented pieces
- Some focus on smaller stories, while others produce long-form pieces
Benefits of Technical Writing
You are a lifelong learner
Article Writing
A piece of writing written for a large audience
Objective of an article
It brings out the topics or the matter of interest in the limelight
