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The Art of Writing Just as Important in Our Digital WorldDespite wired world, writing skills still important Vancouver, BC - May 14, 2010 - With the crush of new media, 140-character Twitter limits and abbreviated texting language, the art of writing can get lost. Students who are pursuing a media and communications degree however, need to make sure they hone their valuable communication skills, even in our wired world. Communications CareersNo matter the career path a media and communications student follows after graduation, writing and the ability to organize thoughts is key. Whether writing for a newspaper's print publication or scripting an online video, media and communications professionals would be lost without exceptional writing skills. Fortunately, there are web resources to help you find and read content from talented writers. Seeing how writers handle both in-depth pieces and tweet with efficiency, can give young professionals and university students a sense of what to emphasize and how to be concise. NetworkingMany great writers are now on social networks, sharing both their day-to-day observations as well as a look into how they work through the writing process. Online resources like Mashable and Paste Magazine have lists of writers that can be followed on Twitter, helping media and communications students to see how it's done correctly. Free ContentAnother door that the web opens is free content from some of the best publications by the best writers. Until paywalls become the norm, you can dip in and sample any content you like, depending on your interests and fields of expertise. By reading authors who specialize in business or science, you may find a niche that interests you once you put your media and communications degree to work. Being able to read the last from Malcolm Gladwell in The New Yorker or business writing in The Economist was once a privilege for only a few. Now they're just a click away. The same goes for some of the top literary magazines in the world that give you a glimpse at fiction, poetry and essay writing styles. The world has opened up to young people searching for ways to improve their craft and launch themselves out of university. Finding your writing voice and a subject that interest you will give you the edge you need to succeed in the world of media and communications. Fill out the form to your left for more information on University Canada West's Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications degree program! Bachelors Degrees - More News
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