by Carol Gioia

Created on: December 21, 2009

The best way to learn which area of Helium suits your writing style is to try everything. By exposing yourself to all the various writing opportunities that Helium offers, you will be able to figure out where your style fits best.

Even if you believe that creative writing is your destiny, be courageous and try your hand at researching and writing a factual article for one of the informational channels.

You may be pleasantly surprised to discover a real penchant for adequately covering an unfamiliar subject, and you could potentially receive the added bonus of learning something new in the process.

You may believe that the Helium contests are not an area you wish to explore, for you do not have a competitive nature. There are many benefits to entering a Helium contest, in addition to the possibility of winning. You might find writing at a slightly faster pace, in a competitive arena, allows you to hone your writing skills.

How to learn which area of Helium suits your writing style best:

* You won’t know if you don’t try

Get outside of your box and try different genres and channels. Many writers are adaptable to more than one style of writing. By taking a risk and trying different areas you will be better able to discern where you feel most comfortable and capable.

* Take a cue from your ratings

Pay attention to your rating scores. If your style is translating successfully to a specific area, the ratings will potentially reflect your success. When you are inspired by a title and the words flow easily, chances are your style is right for that area of Helium. If your ratings are high, then readers are confirming and validating your instincts.

* Write what you know

Helium is a knowledge based writing site. You are filled with knowledge and expertise garnered from your life experiences. Seek out the Helium channels that include subjects with which you are familiar. If you have raised a family, you might be comfortable writing to the parenting channels, or expounding on children’s activities. Health and Fitness could be your forte. Your knowledge and experience can cross over to many different areas of the Helium site.

* Express your passion

Whatever you are passionate about in life is apt to translate well in a Helium article. If you feel strongly about animal rights, or you are an advocate for the underprivileged, the elderly, or the environment, you can find a niche on Helium. Cruise the Helium channels and when something sparks your interest, try one article on that subject. If the experience is enjoyable, try another and another. Before you know it, you will have found a comfortable home for your writing style.

* Don’t label yourself

The most inhibiting thing you can do as a writer is to label yourself into one genre. Maybe you have always confined yourself to poetry, but that does not mean you are not capable of writing in other genres. You will never know if you don’t try.

* Enjoy yourself while writing

The key to discerning where your style fits best on Helium is to be aware of how you are feeling while you are writing. If you are enjoying the activity, then you are applying your writing style in the appropriate place. If you feel stilted or uncomfortable and do not enjoy the writing experience, it is pointless to continue in that channel or genre.

By taking an adventuresome attitude and trying all the different areas of writing on Helium, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover that your writing style is versatile and translates to many areas of the site, thus enhancing to the maximum your Helium writing experience.

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