Tips to Become a Writer/Editor?

Dear Nurse Beth,

What are the top five things you would tell a nurse who wants to become a writer/editor?

Dear Wants to Be a Writer,

Congrats! If you have a passion for writing, there is a market! Here is my story of how I became a nurse writer and went on to write a book.

1. Decide your niche. This may change in the future, or evolve, but think about what you can speak to- your expertise or passion

2. Find a tribe. Writing tribes and nurse writing tribes can be found on social media (example, Facebook groups). . Get to know them. Hang out with like-minded nurses who are writers.

3. Seek opportunities to get published. One of the best ones is here at allnurses. It's where I started, and they recruit nursewriters

4. Write regularly. Your skill improves with practice.

5. Don't give up. :)

Go the Innovator's Hub and read the experiences of several successful nurse writers.

Here's mine: How Blogging Helped my Nursing Career

Good luck!

Best wishes,

Nurse Beth

Author, "Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job"...and your next!