how can I get a job as a writer with little "work" experience but alot to say?

Answer 1

Having a lot to say is a very small part of "writing".

Much more important is HOW you say it.
Are you a talented writer?
Are you an educated writer?
Do you know proper grammar?
Can you write concisely, eliminating excess verbiage?
Is there "viable content" in what you have to say?

Here are some ways to get into the business of writing:

1) volunteer (thats right ... for free) to do community news stories for a small weekly newspaper.

2) Enter submissions into local literary periodicals, such as those at community centers or community colleges.

3) Blog, and post the url to your blog on bulletin boards, use it as a signature on emails, etc.

4) Most importantly ... write, write, write. Whether anyone ever reads it or not, just write. The more you write, the better you get.

5) Become a better writer by taking classes. If you need help on grammar and sentence structure, take english classes. If you feel confident in that area, then take classes where your writing will be critiqued, this will improve your writing.

6) Join a writers club, for the purpose of critiquing and being critiqued.

7) READ. Read a LOT. Read everything you can get your hands on, and read like a writer. Critique what you read, ask yourself questions about the writing as you read.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I write for a livng. The answer to your question is...you don't.

It's a sad fact of life...no one cares what you have to say! If you simply want to express your own opinions, publish your own newpaper or blog. You will be hard pressed to make any real money at it, but it will be fun and would be a great outlet.

Other than being a novelist, the only way to make money writing is to express OTHER peoples' ideas/opinions/technical abilities for a price. In order to do that you will need to be armed with:

1. At least one college degree.
2. Numerous writing samples in appropriate styles to suit the type of job you're trying to acquire.
3. References that can attest to your ability to communicate.
4. Experience writing professionally in at least one form (i.e., news reporting, grant proposals, advertisements, etc.).

If you're very young (or even if you're not, for that matter) get yourself on at the local newspaper. You can learn the ropes and move up from there. But you won't get paid much. News work is lots of fun, but notoriously poor paying. It will give you something to put on your resume that looks like experience though!

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

I have a degree in journalism and I can tell you that it will be difficult. Companies need proof that you are a good writer, so that's hard to do without experience. Have you tried an internship? How about writing for your school newspaper (if you're in school.) Also, many writing jobs require a "style" exam to make sure your grammar, word choice, vocabulary, etc. is up to par and to make sure you know how to use AP style correctly and that you have some sense of newsworthiness.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Go post a Resume on YahooHotjobs, They'll hook you up to somebody.

Answer 5

Start a blog !!!!!!!!!!