How to make a successful career in Writing?

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2009-02-18 18:00:21

Hi, you can explore short-term courses offered by Xaviers like Diploma course in Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as certificate course in Creative writing. They will be cheaper as well as helpful in meeting your objective. The British Council located in all the major metro cities of India also offers a course in Creative Writing. After completing creative writing courses, you can work as a content writer, news editor, scriptwriter, journalist or a faculty in creative workshops conducted by various literary bodies. You have the choice to work as freelance or to work with an organization. Numerous opportunities are avai

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Hi, you can explore short-term courses offered by Xaviers like Diploma course in Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as certificate course in Creative writing. They will be cheaper as well as helpful in meeting your objective. The British Council located in all the major metro cities of India also offers a course in Creative Writing. After completing creative writing courses, you can work as a content writer, news editor, scriptwriter, journalist or a faculty in creative workshops conducted by various literary bodies. You have the choice to work as freelance or to work with an organization. Numerous opportunities are available in India and abroad for a career in Creative writing as one can be part of a faculty of creative writers in a university, conduct workshops on creative writing and also design various websites devoted to the basics of creative writing. One can also write for a publishing house, Film Company or a film or television show production depending on your interst. You may find it helpful to create a website which highlights your skills as a writer and the services you offer.Enroll in writing workshops and continue to take classes. Not only will you improve your skills, but you will also make valuable contacts in publishing. Networking is key. Be sure to get the word out that you are looking for a writing position. Consider hiring a literary agent to represent you. Some publishers will not deal directly with writers, so you open yourself to more opportunities if you have an agent. You can also explore some distance learning options for creative writing or journalism courses, like :Indira Gandhi National Open University ,52, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,Near Batra Hospital, New Delhi-110 062, Ph.Off 011-6082715 / 6089078 / 6078354, Email: ignourcd@nda.vsnl.net.in, website : www.ignou.ac.in, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,R.C. Technical Campus, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad-380 060,Phone:+91 -079-7413747,48,49,50,51,56 .Web Site: http://www.baou.org/websitetitlepage. Hope the information helps.

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Hi, you can explore short-term courses offered by Xaviers like Diploma course in Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as certificate course in Creative writing. They will be cheaper as well as helpful in meeting your objective. The British Council located in all the major metro cities of India also offers a course in Creative Writing. After completing creative writing courses, you  can work as a content writer, news editor, scriptwriter, journalist or a faculty in creative workshops conducted by various literary bodies. You have the choice to work as freelance or to work with an organization. Numerous opportunities are available in India and abroad for a career in Creative writing as one can be part of a faculty of creative writers in a university, conduct workshops on creative writing and also design various websites devoted to the basics of creative writing. One can also write for a publishing house, Film Company or a film or television show production depending on your interst. You may find it helpful to create a website which highlights your skills as a writer and the services you offer.Enroll in writing workshops and continue to take classes. Not only will you improve your skills, but you will also make valuable contacts in publishing. Networking is key. Be sure to get the word out that you are looking for a writing position. Consider hiring a literary agent to represent you. Some publishers will not deal directly with writers, so you open yourself to more opportunities if you have an agent. You can also explore some distance learning options for creative writing or journalism courses, like :Indira Gandhi National Open University ,52, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,Near Batra Hospital, New Delhi-110 062, Ph.Off 011-6082715 / 6089078 / 6078354, Email: ignourcd@nda.vsnl.net.in, website : <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.ignou.ac.in" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>www.ignou.ac.in</a>, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,R.C. Technical Campus, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad-380 060,Phone:+91 -079-7413747,48,49,50,51,56 .Web Site: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.baou.org/websitetitlepage" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://www.baou.org/websitetitlepage</a>. Hope the information helps.

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Sundaram G M

2010-05-27 14:04:53

You can take up Online Technical Writing from KBuffer, Chennai. They are one of the best institutes offering Online Training through their virtual classroom.
They will also help you brush up your grammar. You can even do part-time or full time freelance jobs from home. You can mail to gms@kbufferonline.com for details or call 09840794961 and talk to Mr. Sundaram

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2014-07-09 12:21:06

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VAISHALI

2010-08-05 14:32:13

ESSAY WRITING ON "NO PAPER TEARING"

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rahul

2010-02-21 11:26:13

am 23 and live in mumbai. passed out B.A. with not very good marks. However, I have been working for a local magazine and would love to pursue writing ahead in life. I also learn to play the sitar- i am in the 4th level i.e. the degree level. Now, I want to pursue both music and writing. when I write I am more interested in health, informative writing and narrative writing. I want to brush up my writing skills. I saw that AT St.Xavier's mumbai, the course is very costly plus I did not secured 55% marks in grads. So i am looking for a course that can simply brush up my creative aspects and grammar at not a very high price like 1 and hal

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