Freelance Writing: Becoming a commentary writer
If you’ve noticed I’ve been writing about my new freelance writing job a lot recently. I guess it’s obvious that I’m really enjoying it. This job differs from the other technical writing jobs that I have in that the owner wants us to write commentaries. He wants us to write our opinions with the articles we create.
That was challenging for me in the beginning mainly because as a technical writer I’m used to writing facts, that’s it. This website is different filled to the max with techno-geeks (I use that term affectionately, I’m one also) who happen to be extremely social. I know a reason why this website does well is because the readers actively participate in the discussions. The writers respond to them. People want to return because they know we, the writers, actually read what they have to say.
I’m finding with this website technical writing is different, and that’s ok. I’m loving it. It’s a great chance for me to express my opinions on various subjects that deal with technology from my likes to my dislikes. Ever wrote an article that you knew you hit out of the ballpark? I wrote one of those a few hours ago. I stepped outside my comfort zone, and let the creativity soar. It worked soon after my article was published someone responded, and another. It’s nice to be heard.
I’ve ordered Writing Opinion for Impact . I’ve read lots of opinion pieces over the years. I truly enjoy them. I like knowing how people think on an issue, especially when I disagree with them. I like finding out what makes people think the way they do.
We all have opinions it’s how we express them that can be challenging. It’s nice to get my groove back.
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