Researching the market including reading relevant publications or blogs, and staying up to date with writing that is being produced in your chosen field; Selecting subject matter based on personal or public interest, or commissioned by a publisher or agent; Undertaking background research including desk based research and conducting site visits or interviews; Writing individual pieces, including using the technical skills of writing and being able to structure and plan individual projects; Editing, revising and reviewing work especially in response to feedback; working to tight deadlines, Submitting material for publication in the required and expected format; networking with other writers, as well as others involved in the industry