The Top Five Writing Jobs for the Average Joe

By Maxine Clarke

We all have a dream of being a rockstar, a movie star or a footballer, but deep down we all know that such an opportunity will present itself to just a lucky few. For the average Joe, there is never the opportunity to attain such greatness, so what can we do to join the workforce and enjoy our positions to the max?

We have all found ourselves pouring over the job pages online and off, looking for that ideal position that ticks all the boxes. Instead we are presented with an endless array of depressing alternatives: contact centre agent, sales agent, office administrator, etc., etc. Let's be honest, none of us pictured our futures including in such lacklustre environments.

So what roles should Joe Bloggs be looking for? Obviously it's all subjective to the talents and abilities of the candidate in question, but there are a number of opportunities that I, as a writer, would be excited to pursue.

Copywriter: Speaking as a copywriter myself, currently with Holiday Extras, I can easily say that, falling into the correct role is vital. In-house copywriting may seem the least exciting copywriting role but acts as a perfect introduction for writing across a wide range of media. It is the step up into agency, or even freelance, copywriting that the real excitement begins. Working on multiple projects with some of the biggest brands around is as exciting as it comes.

Blogger: Blogging may only be a modern phenomena, but it is the perfect platform on which to hone those literary skills. Such practise is invaluable, and it also helps one learn how to write in their own 'voice'; a talent which is vital if pursuing a career as an author is your ambition.

Journalist: Perhaps sounding more illustrious than it really is, journalism is a demanding role requiring a number of personal and professional traits. Level-headedness and the ability to meet the tightest of deadlines are perhaps key. Add in the ability for investigation and you have yourself an exciting career ahead. Failure to have these traits need not hold you back... but you may have to settle for a role on a local weekly. Ouch.

Author: It is a great misconception that to get a novel published you need to be among the greatest writers in the world. Nonsense. If you have ever read Dan Brown (he of Da Vinci Code fame) or, shudder to think, Jeffry Archer, it is abundantly clear that the ability to write is secondary to having a good story. Get yourself a decent structure and storyline, and worry about the technicalities later.

Proofreaders: Ok, this may not be the best job about - or involve much writing - but it can be a money-spinner and quite interesting too; who knows what great manuscript you may receive in the post. Learning the mark-up language will come with simple practise, while the only thing holding many back is the ability to possess expert grammatical and spelling capabilities.

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Max Clarke is a copywriter for holiday services company, Holiday Extras. Holiday Extras specialises in travel add ons, including airport parking and airport hotels.