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Hi this is Laura Turner and today I'm going to talk with you about how to become a writer's
assistant. So you want to break into the world of writing whether it's magazines or novels
or newspaper. Probably the best thing for you to do is actually become an assistant
to a writer or like sort of their secretary so that you can see what their daily life
is like and so that you can actually get your foot in the door. A lot of times getting a
writing job is hardest because it's just making those contacts and getting those networking
opportunities that are going to help you most. So becoming a writer's assistant or intern
is really going to help in climbing up that ladder and getting the job that you want.
So first of all develop a professional resume with great references who are easy to contact,
who will be there whenever people call about them. And use that to get your writing assistant
job. You know get to know people who are going to know the people that are going to be hiring
you. Next you should try to build relationships with other assistants to try to get a foot
in. You know, if you know people who are assisting other writers at that particular publication
then you should know them and they can help you get a job there. And finally you can apply
directly to the magazines and places where you would like to be an assistant and really
just hope for the best and good luck with becoming a writer's assistant.