This is where we get to know one another a little bit better. I’d like to invite you to share the type of writing you do with WritingThoughts and with the readers here on the blog.
To help get the ball rolling, I’ve listed a number of writing professions below. Because I believe in the value of networking, I’ve also included a link to a national-level professional organization for each genre.
(Note: I am not specifically endorsing any of these organizations. My own positive experience is limited to the Society for Technical Communications.)
Have I missed a few genres of writing? Almost certainly, although not intentionally. That’s why I’m throwing this open to the readers. If you know of a genre and a national-level writing association please let me know so that I can include it here.
I learned a lot during the creation of this post. For example, I didn’t know that there was a society for dog writers. When I discovered that I searched and found a cat writers society also. (Welcome to any visiting dog and cat writers!) I hope that you learn from this post also.
- Business Writers. Society of American Business Editors and Writers Inc.
- Cat Writers. Cat Writers’ Association, Inc.
- Construction Writers. Construction Writers Association.
- Christian Writers. American Christian Writers.
- Dog Writers. Dog Writers Association.
- Education Writers. Education Writers Association.
- Environment. Society of Environmental Journalists.
- Football Writers. Footballwriter’s Association of America.
- Golf Writers. Golf Writers Association of America.
- Greeting Card Writers. Greeting Card Association.
- Horror Writers. Horror Writers Association.
- Journalists. Society of Professional Journalists.
- Medical Writers. American Medical Writers Association.
- Mystery Writers. Mystery Writers of America.
- Poets. Poetry Society of America.
- Romance Writers. Romance Writers of America®.
- Science Writers. National Association of Science Writers.
- SciFi Writers. Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
- Technical Writers. Society for Technical Communication.
- Trainers. American Society for Training & Development.
- Web Content Writers. The HTML Writers Guild.
I was looking for organizations for SEO writers and marketing writers, but failed find any. Perhaps one of you can help me?
Now, let’s hear from you. What type of writing do you do?
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9 responses so far ↓
1 Courtney // Apr 11, 2007 at
I guess I’m primarily a web content writer for now, although I do a fair share of ghostwriting ebooks. I’d love to be a horror writer someday…but fiction is taking a backseat to paying gigs.
2 Laura // Apr 11, 2007 at
Thanks Courtney! (Who knows, maybe you’re the next Stephen King?)
3 Laura // Apr 12, 2007 at
Thanks Yvonne!
I’m glad you found it helpful. I appreciate your regular readership as well as your insights on your own blog.
4 Nicole // Apr 14, 2007 at
I have alot in my mind.. but no time to write all out. As having baby Sean.. he needs me more..
5 Nath // Nov 7, 2007 at
Great post! But you’ve missed one particular kind of writer out – and one very close to my own heart: The struggling writer. Boom boom. 🙂
Already looking forward to your next dispatch.
Regards, Nath
6 freelance writing // Dec 26, 2007 at
Great post….but you should have asked one more thing on how quick they write….ANyways Hats off for good post
7 Laura // Dec 26, 2007 at
Hi Nicole, Nath, and Freelance Writing!
Hmm! I’m not sure what the speed of writing has to do with it all.
8 NextGen Writer // Sep 15, 2011 at
Hey Laura, I am an SEO Writer 😀
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