There are many resources available on the Internet for professional writers. This website hopes to give you advice, tips and access to links that will provide you with further resources for you, the writer. Check out our menu to learn more about other subjects that might be of interest to you such as jobs for writers and the basics of blogging.
What determines if you are a professional writer? There can be a debate on what factors go into deciding if a person is a writer or not but the basic point is, if you get paid to write and you do it for a living you should be considered a professional. A degree makes you a more impressive writer but you can do it without a degree as well.
Writers that are serious about their craft usually are members of an organization for writers, at least at some point in their careers. Being a part of a writers community can help you with support, education, benefits, networking and other perks of associating with other writers.
There are many different types of jobs that include writing such as business, public relations, advertising and marketing, entertainment, education and good old-fashioned journalism. There are associations that fit each of these categories. Communicators can find these groups through an Internet search or through other writers and offline resources. We have listed a few from each category below.
Business Communicators
Writers
Marketing
Public Relations
Journalism
There are many other resources available to the professional writing community and these associations are a good springing point to network with other writers and get valuable insight and information about the professional writing field.