Writing is an art and not everybody has that. However, there are few who are extremely talented and passionate writers existing, but they lack the guidance. When you have resource but you do not know how to use and how much to use, is a waste of your resources. Similarly, if you have talent, but do not know how to use and where to use, it is a waste of talent.

The first step towards becoming an author is becoming a writer. Writer and Author are two different things, which many people fail to realize. The writer is one who writes everything but the author writes books and books only. If you want to establish yourself as a well-known author, commence with content writing.

Content writing is a type of writing that does not have any sub-types. Blogging, Press Release, Website content, Classifieds, Business Listings, Articles, etc is included in content writing. Anything and Everything is included in content writing which exposes a writer to various categories of writing. Being a content writer gives you a chance of exploring the areas that you won’t be able to as an author. Content writing makes you versatile.

Below mentioned are the name of 5 free of cost websites and apps. This will help you to become a good content writer as well as an author:

1. WattPad Beta:

WattPad has been my personal favorite. I always have love for reading. One of my late friend recommended me WattPad and ever since I and WattPad are inseparable. Reading more and more could help you become creative and imaginative. It opens doors of mind towards different categories. WattPad has more than 15 categories like Romance, Fiction, Non-fiction, Science fiction, Drama, Chick Flicks, Spiritual, Vampires, Werewolves, etc. You can read and you can write and post your story as well. Also, there are awards for various stories which could encourage you to write more and earn a bit too.

2. Episode:

Episode is an app based on movies and stories of Hollywood. They help you choose the next dialogue you want to speak if you will be in that conversation. You could create your own stories which fit in their criterion and try your hands in dialogue writing. This could better your command over language as well as grammar. It may be too chick-flick for the taste of boys but it increases vocab, grammar and polishes your command over the language.

3. Medium:

Medium is a platform same as WattPad, that allows you to publish your articles or stories. It has so much to read. More than writers, it is a better platform for readers. It will polish your skills as a reader. Reading is equally important for writers because reading gives ideas and basic plots. Medium is a platform that contains articles about latest news, trends, fashion, and current affairs (national and international) presented in a creative way. This app will bring out your creative side.

4. Ezine Articles:

Ezine Articles is the most powerful and standardized platform for writers. One requires writing with certain knowledge and skills. Once it gets approved, you are considered as certified writer and that is an achievement. This will polish you as a writer as you need to meet their set level. Also, Ezine Articles has various genres and categories from which you could choose and write. Once you have a good experience with other websites and you think your language is slightly polished, you could publish your articles to Ezine Articles.

5. Duolingo:

Duolingo is not a publishing platform but instead, it is an app that will teach you international language basics. So you must be wondering how it will be helpful in writing. Well, it gives you certain words for the title of your article and blogs which you will not find in the English language. Also, it is said that a person should learn at least one international language in his or her life. So, Duolingo will motivate and encourage you to learn one.

A writer is a type of painter who has to paint his canvas with his imagination and creativity but these apps will teach you which color to choose and what mixture will make your painting admire worthy. Try these apps, polish your writing and I hope one day you will thank us for recommending these apps. Do not forget to inbox us the name of your books.

Author : Kalgee Shah