Job introduction:

A writer is the one who effectively transcends his emotions on the paper. A good writer engages the reader and takes you beyond the limits of practical world. Carving a niche as a famous writer is a daunting task. The foremost thing that is coveted in a writer is that he should be creative, imaginative, detail oriented and able to express his ideas aptly on the paper. Choosing writing as a full time career option was not recommended in the past years. There were few publication houses and magazines. The wage that a writer used to earn was so less that he couldnt even meet up his daily expenses.

So pursuing writing as the sole full time profession was out of question. But in the recent years, there has been a revolution in the writing sector. Numerous publication houses, newspaper, magazines and other such writing avenues have emerged. The advent of information and technology sector has opened a whole new world for the aspiring writers. The exponentially increasing number of websites, blogs etc have generated a brightening opportunity for the writers to work as content developers. A writers job is further classified into various sub categories. There is a huge demand of qualified niche writers in the industry. Technical writers, medical writer, resume writer, creative writer, copy writers, travel writers; journalists etc. are some of the categories that are in high demand now-a-days.

Instructions (How to steps):

1. One should be motivated from inside to pursue writing as a full time profession. It is important to have a basic instinct to pen down your emotions or ideas. Only then you would be able to create an eye catching and interesting write up. 2. It is also important to possess a rich vocabulary to emphatically put your point forward. This will only be possible if you are a good reader. The perfect way to learn and master a language is to have maximum exposure of the same. 3. Though, in the present times any one can become a writer but possessing a degree in language and/or mass communication is an advantage. 4. One should be extremely careful about the basic knowledge and sentence formation of the particular language. 5. If you want to pursue your career in print media then the task can be a bit harder. You must keep a calm head and keep trying before you crack the right deal. 6. Writing regularly in school and college level magazines is the primary level to start a writing career. Though, it is quite an early stage but this will provide you the foundation to a great career ahead. 7. It is also important to have a good social network and excellent personal relation skills. Try to avail all the opportunities that come your way. Good networking makes the road to success a bit easier. 8. As a beginner, set realistic goals and write for smaller publication houses or magazines. With the passage of time as you tend to gain experience and set up a rapport, you can write and charge on your terms.

Course structure:
There are no set courses defined for the writers. But still possessing a postgraduate degree in language and or mass communication gives you can advantage. Various courses have been launched in creative writing, technical writing, medical writing etc. by leading institutions in the country. The basic curriculum of writing is based on the study of literature. The graduate and post graduate courses offer exposure to classical as well as contemporary writing rules and guidelines. Generally classical plays, poems etc. are taught in the literature courses. However, those who teach the niche writing conclude these courses in a time span of 8 weeks also. The formal certificate or diploma programmes are extended from 3 months to 1 year duration.

Recognition of the course:

The course is recognized by the respective universities. There are several universities that confer a degree in literature and creative writing. Before taking up any course recognition status of the same must be checked. It can be easily done by visiting the website of the respective university. It will help you to decide whether the course is recognized or not. Short term courses like those of 8 weeks need to be verified thoroughly.

Job opportunities:
Employment opportunities have increased manifold in the recent years. Though, even in present times it might be a bit difficult to find a permanent job status. But with the ever increasing publication houses and expansion in print as well as electronic media the scenario has improvised a lot. A whole new breed of content writers has emerged after the IT revolution. Those who wish to pursue their writing career as journalists and desk writers have umpteen options in present times. One can also satiate his thirst for creatively expressing the emotions by writing fictional articles and stories. It might be hard to get a publisher in the beginning but if you have a relevant portfolio and credentials to show then there are buyers in the market. You must keep giving it a try and never give up. There are eminent names in the country that have deserted their much hyped and secure professional positions to pursue their passion of writing. One can also work as a freelance writer and can effectively manage his channels and earnings. If you have the ability to customize your writing then there is no stopping for you. Or it is always better to gradually built up a niche of own and excels in the particular field of writing. Expert writers are always in high demand.

Eligibility:
A candidate must have passed 10+2 exams in humanities or arts stream in order to seek admission to the graduation level studies. Those who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies must have completed their graduation in language or allied subjects. The minimum qualification for short term programs is generally a 10+2 passing certificate.

Remuneration:
Writing might not be a lucrative career for the beginners. But as you keep writing and built up a reputation and name, you are the one who decides the writing charges. Writers are paid well by publishing houses, film companies and television show producers. As a freelancer also one can earn a handsome amount of money as long as you are dedicated and inspired to move ahead in life.

Top 10 writing schools in India:

1. The British Council located in all metro cities in India offers degree, diploma and certificate courses in Creative writing.

2. The JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) in New Delhi offers creative writing as an optional subject in its MA (English) course 3. Calcutta University offers a Diploma course in Creative Writing 4. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi offers a Postgraduate Diploma course in Creative Writing 5. Xaviers Mumbai Central Institute of Indian Languages, Karnataka 6. Centre for Research in Art of Film and Television, Delhi which offers a one-year diploma course 7. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi which offers a PG diploma in Creative writing though the distance learning program 8. U.P.Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad offers diploma courses through the distance mode 9. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmadabad 10. The Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka offers Diploma courses through the distance mode.