2. What is a writing consultant?
Writing consultants are responsible for working with
companies, agencies and organization to plan and
develop appropriate written materials to assist with
providing information on the various products or
items. Often the company may have an idea about
the information, manual, ebook or even brochures
that they want to include with products or services but
they are unsure of what needs to be written or how it
can best be formatted. The skills of the writing
consultant are then used to help the company or
agency develop the written material that meets their
needs.
3. Common work activities include…
Marketing and advertising to new and existing clients to expand
the customer base.
Meeting with clients to determine the requirements of the writing
project. Discussing the details of the item, service or product
that is the focus of the writing.
Researching information on the product or item, developing
ideas for information to be included in the project.
Writing the document, proofreading, adding graphics or
formatting as required.
Presenting the writing to the client, making revisions and
submitting a final copy.
Billing, collecting and scheduling appointments with clients.
4. What’s required…
A writing consultant
must have an excellent
command of the
language or languages
that he or she is writing
in. A background in the
specific field of interest
related to the company
or product plus formal
writing training or
extensive experience is
required.
5. More Requirements…
Most writing consultants now
use computers to print work
so an understanding of
various publishing programs,
software and writing for
search engines is also
important. Since companies
have various software
programs it is important to
have experience in several
programs, not just one.
