Starting a Writing Career from Scratch: A Beginner’s Guide
Starting a Writing Career from Scratch: A Beginner’s Guide So, you want to become a writer but don’t know where to begin? No portfolio, no clients, no clear roadmap. Don’t worry—every successful writer started from scratch. The key is to begin with simple steps, learn the platforms, and slowly build your career. Here’s how you can do it: 1. Build Your Writing Habit First Before money, comes practice. Write daily—whether it’s blog posts, journals, or short articles. This builds consistency and confidence. 2. Choose the Right Platform to Start There are many free (and beginner-friendly) platforms to showcase your work: Medium → Great for beginners. Easy to publish articles, and you can also join the Medium Partner Program to earn money when readers engage with your work. Substack → Ideal if you want to grow an email newsletter audience. Readers can eventually pay for subscriptions. LinkedIn Articles → Excellent for professional/business writing. Builds credibil...