According to you, What is the basic qualification needed to become a 'writer'?

Rebecca Beasley   Consultant, Web Designer, Script Set Up
First of all, you need to know your subject well enough to present it in a good way and not have a lot of mistakes. Spelling errors and grammatical mistakes don't present you in a good light, but it also depends on what you're writing. Samual Clemens was a great writer but he used a lot of grammatical errors in his writing to present the type of people he was writing about. If you're doing creative writing, you don't have to be so politically correct. I would probably say that anyone can write about anything. But if you want to come across as an expert writer you should at least try to spell things right and use proper grammer for whatever language you're writing in. The English language has become so full of slang that depending on what you're writing about it may or may not be a good idea to use the terms you're used to.
Jul 29th 2012 14:24 2 Likes  

Candra Kurniawan   Programmer & Internet Marketer
Inspiration on what topic you want to write
Jul 29th 2012 21:42 1 Likes  

Slamet W.  Others
I agree with Rebecca. Using proper grammar is important thing. Inspiration, originality of your writing are important too. Criticism and suggestion from other people can make your writing skill improved.
Jul 30th 2012 04:09 1 Likes  

Derek Ayre   Writer & Zen Practitioner
An ability to write with good punctuation and grammar. It is surprising how many websites and blogs are not taken seriously because of poor spelling and grammar. I would say that apart from the above mentioned, one would need a desire and love of writing so that enthusiasm and zeal for your subject comes across to the reader.

I would say that it is always best to keep writing simple and straightforward, as complicated language with words and phrases that are difficult to understand, may prove to be tough-going for the majority of readers who would be more likely to give up trying and move to another writer that is easier to understand. That's my opinion which comes from my own experience as both a writer and a reader.
Jul 30th 2012 05:42 1 Likes  

anil gupta  Accountant
Knowledge of subject and some power of imagination is must for writing work.
Jul 30th 2012 11:13 1 Likes  

Charlie White   A full-time TRUE FRIEND.
It depends from person to person, & in what field/category/subject U want to focus on, & of course in which language U are planning to write. Remember, no one or nothing on earth can teach U how to be a good writer. Even creative writing courses are to make your 'writing talents' stronger, & not to teach U how to write. So, my 'advice' would be, follow your INSTINCTS, & never give up. Great writers lie William Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy & Charles Dickens did not become famous or 'great' in a single. Just never give up! ALL THE VERY BEST!
Jul 30th 2012 12:39 1 Likes  

Towel Warmer  Consumer Electronics
Know the words limit, density of keywords and the tittle relevancy.......................
Jul 30th 2012 20:31   

Anthony Caruana  I am a business man.
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I would say that apart from the above mentioned, one would need a desire and love of writing so that enthusiasm and zeal for your subject comes across to the reader.

I would say that it is always best to keep writing simple and straightforward, as complicated language with words and phrases that are difficult to understand, may prove to be tough-going for the majority of readers who would be more likely to give up trying and move to another writer that is easier to understand. That's my opinion which comes from my own experience as both a writer and a reader.
Jul 31st 2012 00:22 1 Likes  

Enoch D.  Consultant
I think all that is required is been able to speak and read !!
Jul 31st 2012 02:41   

Alex W.  Writer, Researcher
IMHO, the most important thing is a proper knowledge of the language you are about to write on. As for the knowledge of the topic, you can get facts right from online and just rewrite them or something like that.
Jul 31st 2012 04:46 1 Likes  

Md Rezaul Karim  Asst. Prof.
To be a writer one should be interested and have to have knack for it. Writing is a creative art and required solid state of mind and cognitive knowledge. Moreover, education has no other alternatives.
Aug 1st 2012 03:35 1 Likes  

sunil a.  I am a blogger
One should know his/her niche and expertise. Command over language and grammar are necessary but not mandatory as long as one knows to express his/her views.
Aug 1st 2012 04:55 1 Likes  

anil gupta  Accountant
To be a perfect writer writing must be your passion.
Aug 1st 2012 11:35 1 Likes  

Sriram Raj   Professional Blogger
Good in english, knowledge about the topic are the basic requirements of the writer.
Aug 9th 2012 00:50   

Jakkie I.   BODY IMAGE CONSULTANT/PROMOTER
I write a lot and what has kept me going in my 8yrs of writing is PASSION!!! Writing is not just something you dive into if you want to make fast money or else you hate it. Again you must be creative, broadminded, outspoken, and fluent in English. Why English? With English language, you can communicate to people all over the globe.
Aug 11th 2012 14:34   

Sachin Pal  yoga and peace
Sachin Pal Every one who is in this world is a writer this is personnel exp every person is having a writer inside and we can search it only through meditation
Aug 25th 2012 23:01    Edited in Aug 25th 2012 23:03

Annamaria Alemany  Working Online from Home
Have a passion for writing. Have something to write about, don't just write for the sake of writing. Know how to use words (even though when one is inspired the words seem to flow). Know your grammar.
Sep 25th 2012 03:21 1 Likes  

Jeffery Mason  Published Writer
"Writer" is a subjective term that varies person to person, like being "good" or "responsible." Some people consider it to be writing every day on a schedule, while others consider themselves writers because they like to write personal, unpublished poems.

Instead of asking others for an answer, it's best to define the term for yourself.
Oct 11th 2012 13:11   

Vps Malhotra   Free Lance Internet Marketer
By writer I suppose is meant an author who puts content forsubject ofhis choice orcompusion According to me to be awriter one must have adesire tobe one and thenmusthave flairfor writing and enjoy his writter all thissaid anddone one must persuehisinterst inwwriting asper hisown bentofmindandmust get trained andacquire theskillforwritingasonediesforacquireforaprofessionmust persevsevere and must hope
Nov 14th 2012 12:48   

Joel Raja Kumar J.   Internet Marketeer
The basic qualification is the ability to imagine creatively and be a dreamer. You can write only if you can dream.
Nov 18th 2012 14:33