In writing, there is a concept known as ” finding your niche”. But what is a niche, and how would you find a suitable one for you?
There are many things to consider when beginning to look for a niche.
Here are a few steps to help any new or experienced writer find or step into a niche of your own.
- Make a List
Listing out areas where you may be a good writer is a great place to start. Do you have an athlete’s background? Unique experiences with health? A strange delight for finding dog-related puns?
Use your specific background and talents to your advantage. Each piece of information that you know already results in less time for you to create a winning post or article.
- Find Your Research Spark
Begin your adventure into writing with an idea of things you love to research. Not only will this help you begin to write, but it will help you not run out of information to write about in the near future.
Are you not a natural researcher? No problem. Take some time thinking about those long internet dives you did when you found something that really grips your imagination. That is your research drive. It could be dogs, comedy shows, travel, food, or the most recent football game. Any of those areas could be your niche! If you find the idea that puts a fire into your brain, chase it down!
- Navigate Your Market
Here is an interesting thought, navigate your specific market. Are you wanting to be a blog content creator? Or are you looking to write in-depth research articles on economics and politics? Depending on your direction in writing, you will need to navigate the market differently.
For example, if you would like to write one day for The Economist or Forbes, you will likely need to write well-documented and researched articles. However, if your dream is to run your own food blog, you may just want to start with more generic content creation in the food industry.
Spend some time researching your specific idea of writing and tailor your articles to that area. Inside of your niche, this will help you turn that little fire into a steady blaze.
Remember, finding a niche in writing takes time and effort. All great things begin with a single step. If you never begin, how could you expect a good ending? Begin writing, work smart, and writing can become a great asset to you.
Taryn Starr 