{"id":1094,"date":"2023-08-10T12:50:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T12:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2023-08-09T15:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T15:51:11","slug":"five-great-resources-for-australian-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"Five great resources for Australian writers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/#Connect_with_peers_in_writing_groups\" >Connect with peers in writing groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/#Sign_up_for_courses_classes_and_workshops\" >Sign up for courses, classes and workshops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/#Reading_and_writing\" >Reading and writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/#Assistance_from_applications\" >Assistance from applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wordsofworth.org\/au\/articles\/five-great-resources-for-australian-writers\/#Earn_while_you_learn_as_a_freelance_writer\" >Earn while you learn as a freelance writer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Writing jobs can be a rewarding way to earn money from home in Australia. Working flexibly, writers schedule their own hours and,<!--more--> providing they can supply quality work, can enjoy a regular income. However, to be successful writers must be committed to constantly improving the pieces they produce.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a qualified copywriter or blogging as a beginner, we\u2019ve compiled a list of some useful resources worth considering that can help you advance in your chosen career. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_with_peers_in_writing_groups\"><\/span>Connect with peers in writing groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While writing is a solitary pursuit for many, interacting with others who share your passion can be helpful. While it can battle block with a boost to your morale, connecting with like-minded writers also enables you to share your knowledge with others. Building a network of writing contacts can even lead to work opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>From state capitals to city suburbs, multiple locations across Australia have writing groups dedicated to different disciplines. Whether you are a professional online content writer or an amateur novelist working on your first fiction title, a group supplying support and kinship can be closer than you think. While local groups are one option, major institutions are also available to join, for example, the Australian Writers\u2019 Guild.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_for_courses_classes_and_workshops\"><\/span>Sign up for courses, classes and workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freelance writing is an agile way of making money which allows you to work around other commitments. As a result, it leaves plenty of time for fitting in some studying to enhance your abilities. Just because you won\u2019t need an English degree to become a copywriter, doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t always room for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Courses and classes can help you brush up on your basic English skills so you\u2019re understanding of grammar, punctuation and spelling are up to scratch. However, more advanced educational opportunities are also on offer which can help writers get hired.<\/p>\n<p>Writers must know how to construct an article effectively. This includes creating titles and subheadings, introductory and closing paragraphs as well as sentence and paragraph structure. Courses are available that can give you these skills, but there are also workshops which specialise in the unique requirements of writing online content. Through them you can educate yourself on writing calls to action, keyword placement, search engine optimisation (SEO) tools like meta titles and descriptions and embedded links in html.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_and_writing\"><\/span>Reading and writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best writers read and write constantly. Writers should read as widely as they can to grow their knowledge base, but also study what they see. Examining the work of others can help you improve your own. Critique everything you read, assessing what works and what doesn\u2019t. If you read an article which feels satisfying, try to understand why this is so, and likewise if you find a piece hard to read, consider what the reason for this is.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that while you can always learn by looking at the work of others, all content you produce for employers must always be original. If you submit writing work which duplicates a piece which already exists online, your submission will be rejected, and no payment will be forthcoming. It\u2019s understood that many topics have been covered multiple times, but it\u2019s still possible to write with originality. Research your subject thoroughly, and when you understand it fully you write about it using your own words, voice, and perspective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assistance_from_applications\"><\/span>Assistance from applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the budget for writing workshops and classes, don\u2019t fret, as free assistance is also available. Online you\u2019ll discover there are multiple writing apps you can access which don\u2019t stand behind a paywall. The Hemingway application can help you write more concisely, while Grammarly specialises in scanning for simple errors in your punctuation, grammar and spelling. As a result, it can be a valuable resource to get another pair of eyes on your piece prior to submission.<\/p>\n<p>Thesauruses and dictionaries can also be found online which you can bookmark in your browser for quick reference when required. Many such sites also present a word of the day, which can help you to continue expanding your vocabulary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earn_while_you_learn_as_a_freelance_writer\"><\/span>Earn while you learn as a freelance writer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, one of the best resources for writers is to cut their teeth with professional writing jobs. Providing you have strong English skills and can deliver work on time to meet deadlines, you can apply to become a freelance writer. Not only will you get a chance to learn how to write a wide array of content, from blogs and product descriptions to press releases and web copy, but you\u2019ll have access to expert editors. As you submit articles, you\u2019ll receive feedback from editing teams who can give you pointers on how to enhance your efforts.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to become a better content writer, we can help. Reach out to Words of Worth Australia and apply to write for us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing jobs can be a rewarding way to earn money from home in Australia. 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