Writers Do More Than Just Writing

I used to always tell people that I'm a writer. Although I do writing for a living, I've stopped saying this so much anymore. That's because a lot of the work that I do these days involves tasks that aren't necessarily heavy on the writing.

One of the things that has happened with the recession is that print writing jobs have become scarce. At the same time, web writing jobs have become more prevalent since many magazines and newspapers are switching to all-digital content. As a writer, it's been necessary to do more writing for the web.

Writing for the web involves a lot more than just writing. For example, let's say that I get hired to do web content writing for a Tampa business. This work might involve doing SEO writing, internet marketing or Tampa website promotion. At the same time, I might have a job working as a San Francisco live music reviewer which includes doing interviews and attending events.

The core work that I do is still writing. However, there's a lot more involved in my job than just that. Telling someone that I write doesn't really explain what I do. So, if you're planning to ask me what I do for a living, get prepared for a lengthy answer!