06 Feb 10 What Freelance Writers Should Read?

My love for short and intriguing answer is pushing me to say “read anything that you can lay your hand on to”, but, my slightly more normal self asks my crazy mind to explain. So, here goes the explanation.

A freelance writer should read anything that succeeds in catching, holding, and retaining his attention. Because the more diverse your reading habit will be the better equipped you will be to handle the challenges posed by freelance writing. You should care less about following a genre through head to tail. Well, doing it will be make you an expert and may be better accomplished as a writer of that particular genre, but expertise in one and dumbness in rest of the subjects is not what you should eye for. You need to have sufficient control on as many genres as possible.

What did you say— you will be master of one and will research for the rest?

I know many freelancers doing that, and quite a few have attained some degrees of success while treading down this road. But more often than not an article written by a freelance writer who has no prior knowledge or intuitive understanding of the subject matter lacks depth. To add depth and texture to your writing, you need to learn various things.

Freelance writing poses unique challenge that is seldom faced by fiction or non-fiction writers. Therefore, the solution used by freelance writers should also be different.

Read as much as you can, and from as many genres as you feel comfortable in!

Learning is a complex process, and acquiring knowledge is even more complex. One never knows which piece of text or byte of media triggers what. Sometimes the knowledge gained is a direct result of the things you are reading, while at other times, it is gained because the things you are reading have activated some unknown part of the brain which has triggered something else then something else, and the end result of all this could be the new understanding you have developed.

So, to help your brain form new pattern and new understanding, you need to provide it as many types of fodders as possible.

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23 Jan 10 How to Come Up With a Killer Business Idea

There was a time when capital used to be the king, and one who had the maximum money would have won the business battle hands down. But, the scene has changed. Now everyone has money, well not everyone, but many people have enough capital to start a business and make it survive for months or even years.

Then why they are not plunging in?

Because we are not living in the era where capital matters. What matters today to make a business successful is idea. A business requires a killer idea to become successful. In the paragraphs below, I will tell you how to find a killer business idea.

Find killer business idea in 3 easy steps

Step 1: Based on the ability you have, look for the industry that you can work. Alternatively, you can also look for a sector in which you will be more comfortable working. Find an industry in which you would love to work.
Step 2: Divide the industry in various sector and list major players in each sector. Also analyze, perceive, and observe the need gap. Ask consumers and retailers about what benefit they are seeking from their existing consumption which are not yet fulfilled. I am asking you to find a need gap.
Step 3: Find the alternative routes to fill the need gap. See how you can fulfill industry’s demand efficiently. You need to find a way to keep the price of the solution you are offering within industry’s expected price range.

Once you are through with this, make a business plan and execute it. The business plan should cover every aspect of a business. You need to ascertain the challenges as well as opportunity. Do a SWOT as well as PESTLE analysis. Do not forget to make a list of things you need to run the business.

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29 Sep 09 Planning For A Career In Information Technology

Properly planning a career in Information Technology is paramount to your success within the industry. Knowing what you have to do, and coming up with the best way to carry out that plan, is absolutely necessary if you hope to build a successful career. So first set out your list of goals that you hope to achieve, as that will help you better understand how you can achieve them. Are you more concerned with money, job security, or job freedom? All of which offer different challenges and rewards, and pretty much require different tactics, in terms of the education you will need.

Start out getting the certifications you will need in entry level IT opportunities. Study and gather certificates in Cisco, Java, and Microsoft platform related applications. This is a good thing to do while you are pursuing a degree from either a 4 year University, or a technical college. This way you’re setting yourself up for the industry, while getting your education, better preparing yourself in a shorter amount of time.

As you are learning, make sure that you always keep track of IT related news and trends. The industry is in a constant flux of new ideas and constant change, keeping up on that is very important. Only by staying current can you make yourself into an asset at any job you’d like to get in the future. So keeping your skills and knowledge up to date is invaluable.

Look for a few trade groups that you can join, during your education and beyond, so that you can network within the industry. Networking is a vital component of any industry, but especially for one that is constantly changing like the IT field. Getting connected with people already in the industry will help you find entry level positions when you’re out of school. Not to mention connecting with those that have established themselves helps you learn what’s necessary to succeed in the end.

Finally, make the most of every opportunity. Take advantage of the first job you get straight out of school, and work hard and apply that knowledge you have in every way. You first opportunity can make or break you, so take full advantage.

Tags: Amount Of Time, Career Information, Career Planning, Certificates, Certifications, Challenges, Cisco, Constant Flux, Entry Level Positions, Freedom, Industry Networking, Information Technology, Job Security, Microsoft Platform, Planning A Career, Related News, Rewards, Technology Career, Trade Groups, Vital Component

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