How to Become a Writer

Literature relates to description of written or spoken material. Literature can describe a imagination in the form of poetry, drama, fiction, non- fiction, creative matter, technical work and scientific work. Literature is purely a writing work by an individual, the talent is mostly inherent or inborn.

To make a career in the field of literature, you need to be a thinker and a pen loving person. It’s a highly rewarding career and there is no age bar to pursue it; people who start writing at a very young age carry on with it till they die.

Skills and Education

People who want to be writers but are not inherited with the skills, can improve their talent through creative writing workshops, which are offered by many literature institutions. Besides, students can pursue programmes in languages like English, Hindi, or any vernacular or foreign language at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels.

The study of literature helps refine thinking, reading and writing abilities. The programmes in literature help in sensitizing aspirants to language and cultural differences of different geographical regions.

Opportunities

Literature studies, which earlier, provided entry into fields like education, law, publishing and communication, today offers opportunities infields like entertainment, films, media, advertising, finance, medicine, healthcare, travel as well. One can be a teacher, workshop mentor, script writer, lyricist, actor, novelist, publisher, radio jockey, editor, journalist, librarian, anchor or comparer.