English Writing as a Career: Pen your Destiny in Style

And you thought English writing as a career is traditional and has no future! Think again as here is a reality check. India has now become the third largest publisher of English language books in the world after the U.S and the U.K. Interestingly, over 17,000 publishers in India, more than half are in English language publishing. If trade statistics are to be believed, both multinationals as well as Indian owned companies are creating bestsellers and the share of boom includes both popular and non-fiction.

The credit goes to the new, urbanized and experimental writers like Anuja Chauhan, Chetan Bhagat, Advaita Kala, Rujuta Diwekar, Arundathi Roy who have changed the rules of storytelling. Their writing reflects phenomenon resulted due to changing reality of India. Apart from fiction, there is also a huge demand for self-help books which offers information that can be creatively used. According to experts, middle class Indians have a hunger for books and this reading and writing culture is in a stage of transition. The readers are experiencing a sense of discovery and democratization, where reading can be done in a ‘casual' and ‘time pass' manner.

English Writing as a Career: Cash in your Capibilities

Keeping the above fact in mind, aspirants who have that flair of writing can choose English writing as a career. Indian society is ready for change and wants a story which is good, entertaining and easily digestible. There is a ‘racy read' trend prevailing in the Indian settings, which is also the need of the modern families. The books these days must be like noodles-quick, affordable and delectable. Therefore while thinking of making English writing as a career, one not only has to have a command of language but also a grip over newly emerging urban sensibilities.

According to senior publishers, the Indian writers are in wide demand and their books are fairly priced. They have no threat from their western counterparts as they know the needs and nerves of Indian readers. In addition to this, the writers in today's scenario have become stars who are revered all over the market and loved by their readers. Courtesy-tabloids and glossies. Moreover, with social networking sites, one can get a variety of opinion and comments from readers.

Some of the Best Colleges offering English Language

• St. Stephens College, Delhi
• Hindu, Delhi
• Lady Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi
• Jesus and Mary, Delhi
• Christ College, Bangalore
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
• Loyala College
• St. Xavier College, Mumbai
• Madras Christian College, Chennai

How to Brush Up Writing Skills

They say that artists are born not made. This might be true to certain extent but it cannot be said in totality. Apart from taking admissions into good colleges, one must also read as much as possible. This includes routine reading of newspapers, journals and magazines. Apart from this, the young generation must also keep in mind that simply reading the contemporary Indian writers is not enough. One must also read classics, especially Indians. This will offer the novices a reflection about comparative studies and help in emerging out as a seasoned writer. Apart from reading, one should also get into the habit of writing on a daily basis which will surely prove out to be of immense use.

We wish our readers a great and successful journey in the career chosen by them.

Source: Prachi Srivastava (Shiksha Team)