#1 Research
A good
quality research and keen eye for detail are essential aspects that make up the
starting point of understanding a specific topic or idea.
#2 Storytelling
Storytelling
is the heart of any writing process. It involves connecting the dots and stringing
together seemingly unrelated ideas into a matrix of its own; a matrix which is
fully-functional, clearly communicable and perhaps entertaining too
#3 Industry-based vocabulary, phrase terminology and
writing etiquette
No matter
how ‘sizzling’ your colleague may be in looks, you don’t necessarily use the
word ‘sizzling’ to describe him in a report you are writing to your manager.
‘Sizzling’ would rather be a good choice while you’re describing a dish of
noodles.
If you
are a layman, then all collars and all necklines of all dresses are just
collars or necklines. But if you’re writing a book for a fashion designer, even
a slight curve or ruffle or puff of a dress collar will require to be described
with its fashion-specific terminology.
Employing
industry-specific technical/non-technical jargon is an important slice of the “content
writing pizza”, and its importance can never be underestimated.
#4 Writing!
Yes,
nowadays, there is not just a pool, but a gigantic ocean bubbling with content
writers worldwide. However, if you’re willing to stand out, you must put an
essential chunk of time to practice your writing skills – not merely creative
aspect of writing, but also the business aspect of writing, as seen in
copywriting.
#5 Editing & Revision
The
significance of editing process can never be denied, especially if you work as
a writer. The reason is this. Typically, the magnetic hold of all our creative,
rainbowy and flowery ideas tends to magnify too much that we are at a risk of
forgetting our purpose and end goal. By keeping the process of Editing
inclusive to our writing process, we can make sure of casting a balance between
our creative imagination and logical communication.
#6 Images & Visuals
Visual
content walks parallel to the written content, especially if they’re
accompanied together for a project or a job. And so, even if you’re writing
super-juicy content for your website, but use low-quality pictures, it
significantly decreases the effect of your written word.
#7 Proofreading
Proofreading
is the process in which we check the piece of writing we have written, for
spellings, punctuation, and basic grammar.
Alternatively
to the manual proofreading process, you can employ any of the several tools
(such as Grammarly), which are already available in the digital space,
nowadays..
#8 Technological Know-hows
