What is Content Writing? And 5 Steps to Write it Correctly

 If you want to learn about content writing, then this is it. This blog is an example of it. So, in one word, anything you read online is Content Writing. But, is this Blog good or bad? Or is this the correct way to write a blog?

 If you want to know the answer, it depends, if you have found this post by searching “content writing” on your search engine or Google, then yes, this is the correct way to write a blog post. What makes content rank higher? This is what we are going to explore in this article. In this article, we will explore the same and after this, you can start your journey as a content writer.

Let’s first discuss the basics

Content writing is the process of writing any topic so that your audience can read and understand it properly. As a content writer, you need to write on different topics as per your client, for example, you can write about marketing for a marketer or about exams for a Teacher or school, and so on. 

Does it mean that as a content writer, you need to have knowledge about the relevant field to work as a content writer? No, as a content writer, it is not mandatory to know the relevant field. But knowing will be an extra plus. But one ability that every content writer should have is the ability to “Research” the various fields and able to write content as per the research. 

What does a Content Writer Do? 

Doing Actively Research on Topics

The most important work as a content writer is to research the relevant topics. You need to do the research part before starting writing. Here are the points to consider for the research part:

• Research your one primary keyword and a few secondary keywords
• Research what you are going to write in your content (making a draft will be great)
• Do read various content to know what people want to know. 

Always know that you are writing for your target audience and they are reading your content to know about the specific details. Make sure that your content has a reason for the audience to stay and give them what they want. 

Create Content Crisp and to the Point

Think about this condition, you visited this blog to learn about content writing and I did not write about content writing instead I am writing about digital Marketing or something else. What will be your experience? This is what you have to avoid. You need to write your content crisp and to the point so that your audience will get what they were looking for. 

Always Remember your Purpose of Content

This will be the main task of you as a content writer. You are going to write for a purpose, either for your client or for your blog or anything, so make sure that your content fulfills the demands of the client or blogs. 

Give a Solution to your Audience

Think about this situation, you are reading about content writing and you need to go back and search again for the best content writing course or jobs. This will waste your time as well as give a bad experience to you. So always give the solution in your content, it will make your content more authentic. 

Proofreading

Once you complete your content, always read your content 2-3 times and amend it as per the requirement. On every reading, you will find something new and also you may have more ideas to make your content more interesting. There should be no grammatical mistake or spelling mistakes

Pro Tip: Read your content after 24 hours and 48 hours, if time allows. It may give you a new idea or new perspective. 

Want to start your Content Writer Journey? Here is your Checklist. 

To start your content writing journey, all you need to do is to “write content” and learn daily. Still here are a few points that you can consider before writing:

Define your Niche

Niche is the Subject or category that you are interested in writing. First, you need to decide in which field you are interested or want to write about. Once you have decided, you are ready to go. All you need to do is to write regularly. 

Now Research for the Topic

You are writing so that someone will read it. Research the topic, and know how many people are searching for your topic. So that, there should be someone to read your content. If there is no one to read about your content and it is ranking number one, there will be no benefit for that. 

Develop your Unique Voice

Your voice will be the reason for your audience to visit your website again and again. You should have your voice and it should be clear and understandable to anyone. It will give you an edge over your competitors.

Be open for Feedback

Feedback will help you to grow in your career whatever the field you are in. Always open to every type of feedback whether it is positive or negative. Make sure to learn and improve on your negative feedback. This will help you to grow faster in this field. 

Stay Updated and Adapt as per the Change

You need to be updated about the recent updates in your field. Always adapt and learn as per the change. In this way, you are going to learn daily new things and you are going to rock in your field. 

Different Platforms to Start Your Content Writer Journey

There are many platforms to start your journey as a content writer. You can try one platform and use the rest for creating backlinks

WordPress

Having your website is very beneficial for writing articles. It will give you the freedom to write it as you like. You can edit your content and add images to be more effective. 

Wix

Just like WordPress, you can use the Wix Blogging Platform to write your first content. There are many themes and plugins, you can use to write your articles. 

Medium

If you want to just write and read your content, then Medium is for you. You can share your thoughts and post them. People can read your thoughts and also comment on your post. 

Blogger

You can also use Blogger to write your content. It will give you the liberty to create and maintain your website. Also, it is the oldest and most free blogging site. 

Tumbler

It is a Micro-blogging website. You can use it to write your article and use social media to publish it. 

Still Confused and Have Some Questions?

Do you need any course for Content Marketing? 

No, You do not need any course, YouTube and Google are sufficient to know the basics and practice will make you a good content writer. 

What type of format do you need for content writing?

Do not follow any format in your content. It will limit your creativity. Also, Every topic and client is different and you have to work as per their requirement. 

How much can you earn as a content writer?

As per my knowledge, Not Much. Yes, it is the sad reality of content writing. You need content writing for another field. You need to learn different skills to make your content worthwhile. Learn SEO, PPC, SMM, or any skill.

In how many days you can learn content writing?

Depends on your skill and skill comes from practice. Practice as much as you can. 

Can you use AI for your Content?

Don’t. Do not use any AI content to write your blog. Also never copy your content from any website. Google will not rank such webpages which have AI content or copy content.