How to Develop Professionally as a Writer
Professional development is important in whatever field you want to find success. The following tips will show you how to think about professional development as a writer.

1. Become a blogger.

2. Write for publication, even if it’s only for the local newsletter or a small blog.

3. Study criteria-based writing.

4. Comment on your favourite blogs.

5. Read Zinsser’s “On Writing Well” at least once a year.

6. Read Stephen King’s “On Writing”

7. Take a writing course.

8. Join a writing group. If you can’t find one, form one.

9. Study story architecture.

10. Socialize with other writers.

11. Write for different media.

12. Enter writing competitions.

13. Check out Richard Lanham’s ‘Parademic Method’

14. Work with a mentor.

Courtesy: Write to Done