Articles are written every now and then, be it for a newspaper service or a blog communicating ideas in different categories like politics, food, sports, travel, beauty, health, and lifestyle in general. But there happens to be a common ground on all of these and that common ground is the writer.
Yes, the person putting together the content of the article, communicating, putting imagination into words to pass an information. It’s a rare ability to be able to gather information, express them in a manner that can be read, understood and most importantly digested. The superpower of the writer is the ability to communicate with the reader effectively. So as an editor or anyone in need of a writer, how can you choose a reputable one for your next content? I’m sure you are curious that’s why you are reading this right now.
5 Time Saving Tips to Choose a Reputable Writing Service
To satisfy your curiosity, here are 5 tips for choosing a reputable writer:
#1. Adequate Industry Knowledge
Whoever you are contracting to write you an article must have in-depth knowledge of the kind of material they are to produce. A person lacking in knowledge will produce a very poor read, not only that, but the quality of the material will lack substantial information. Do not forget that one of the criteria of a good article is the ability to communicate and inform. Having said that, if the to be “writer” lacks the resourceful attribute then that’s a sign that you’re talking to the wrong person.
I am not oblivious to the fact that a person must know everything, in that light, it is okay to not be fully aware of the prerequisite as a writer for a content. So your writer should be someone who is willing to research, take time to learn and understand the topic to be written on in order to produce a standard content. He or she should also be able to apply the use of the right keyword in the context of the article especially in relation to writing an article for a blog. A good knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a bonus.
#2. Writing Background and Experience
Before choosing a writer, I strongly recommend you do a background check based on previous work of the individual. The kind of articles they might have written in the past, the reactions they got from those, comments and referrals others have made concerning your to be “writer”, all of these cannot be overemphasized. So, you would not want to overlook this.
#3. Strong Work Ethic
Your potential writer should be someone who shows a strong work ethic. They should be able to meet up deadlines and not show a lazy or slow response to work. Your potential writer should be someone who is able to produce exactly what you want and not give you the direct opposite of your requirement. I would like to draw your attention to the fact that although certain writers try to produce the exact prerequisite of your content, they may tend to be creative and try to express the content in their own special way.
So, in your capacity as someone who is choosing, you have to bear at the back of your mind that you need to choose an individual who is willing to listen and not rebel when both your ideas clash. That is where professionalism comes in. The ability of the “to-be writer” to manage disagreement in varying opinions.
#4. Voice of the Writer
I am sure you’re wondering what I mean by the “voice of the writer” in relation to writing. By that, I simply mean the pattern in which the writer uses to express him/herself. Some writers sound very official (formal) in their articles while other may sound pretty laid back (informal). So, as someone choosing a writer you have to be certain the kind of “voice” you want in relation to your content (article). This would help you choose the right person to write your next article to help mirror the emotions behind the content.
#5. Passion
Passion is everything. The writing service you are about to engage in a job must be able to display the passion for the love of what they do. A person who is not passionate can never move out of their comfort zone. This is true as a person who is not passionate about writing cannot make out time to make research and learn new things even when the context of the content being required does not revolve around their norm. For instance, an individual who normally writes fashion articles may feel bored writing an article on sports but if the writer loves what he/she does, there is always room to step out of the comfort zone to make sure that the job is executed in perfection.
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In conclusion, choosing a reputable writer may not be an easy task but if you put your mind to it while applying these tips mention above, you are certain to find someone from reputable writing service to deliver your next content to perfection. Hopefully, this post satisfies your curiosity.
4 Comments
Thanks so much for this great tips, it will really help me further.
I’m glad you love this post. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
Well said, Oscar. Choosing a reputable writing service could be at times strenuous, most especially if you’re starting out.
From my little experience, ‘Pricing’ often times could also be a factor when choosing a writing service.
In all, these tips are great! and time-saving as well.
Hi Philip,
It’s so true as pricing pretty much sums the whole thing up.
Thanks for your time.