How can I write columns for newspapers for their weekend editions as a free lance writer. I have a master's degree in psychology and work as a therapist and take sessions for clients

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
What kind of freelance writing work are you referring to?
If it is for magazines or newspapers, you need to pitch in your idea in maybe 100-150 words.to those publications that want relationships writing. The editor-in-chief or the person responsible for choosing ideas that are submitted will contact you if there are interested in your article. You can then pursue your writing and submit the article to them.
A few publications pay per word and a few of them do not pay. So, if this is a profession that you want to get into, you might need to have a credible background to be able to write for publications. If it's an area of interest, then do a check on the internet as to who is taking in submissions.
All the best!

Ans: You should reach out to potential media-houses who have existing written content and give them a copy of things you can change in some of their pre-produced scripts free of cost. They will be able to understand and judge your writing hence being able to give you opportunities to write long-form content for them in the future post that

Ans: Hi

You can publish on your own blog site or you can explore platforms like Pratilipi, please do online search to explore more such platforms.

All the best.

Ans: Dear Mr.Mohan

They say where there is a will there is a way.

Internet is the best place to learn about the skills and the courses that you can take to become content writer.

Best wishes.

Ans: HI!!
The way you have stated your needs so clearly shows that you have good writing skills, so no doubts about your writing skills.

In the message you mentioned that you quit your job in 2021 and yet you say you are not enjoying work since the last couple of months. A little confusion there for me, I am assuming you are still working. You also mention that you did pretty well professionally, this shows a mind that can work well even when it not totally into the work heart and soul. Try to find positive reasons around your work.
You are 44 you said, at this age we all are at loggerheads with what we studied, what we are doing for a living and what we are passionate about! I have been there..

I need to say a little about myself in order to answer your question. I am an Engineer too, today I am Image Consultant and a Soft Skills Trainer. I used to work with one of the top telecom companies, my Mentor there used to say an Engineer can do anything and me and you are proving that. You are a BE, MBA and you have exceptional writing skills.

As a public speaking skills coach I used to write speeches for clients and help them deliver with panache. One of my long standing clients said no to the classes after I increased the fees. Where did she get her strength from to say no?....AI and Chatgpt, even though she always said it doesn't have the AD (Archana Deshpande) effect!! Why I am mentioning such a personal incident is to help you understand the scenario today.
You want to write good stuff and earn money too, rt? You don't want that typical content writer kind of jobs... so what I suggest is that since a BE MBA is a deadly combo and you are an intelligent man, pls continue to use these to earn money. I want you to google, "platforms for writers to make money" and check all your options, for sometime write and publish on various platforms, send it to various newspapers, see how people respond to you. I know your joy comes from writing so go for it on a day to day basis, schedule it everyday. When you continue to do tasks that bring you joy, your doing all the things that are compulsory becomes easy( like going to office). Test the waters before you quit your well paying job( and yourself mentioned you are doing pretty well). Plan to write a book on a subject that comes easily to you or a book of short stories around your experiences. Today Mrs Sudha Murthy is a celebrated writer, look at her journey as writer, it didn't happen overnight. There is no ASAP here. You want to become a writer professionally, take it slow, start writing, start publishing you work, gauge the readers reaction, keep writing, keep reinventing, it's a creative process, let it flow through you without the stress of earning money through it.... it's joy for you to write, let it remain so!! Create a beautiful space at home to allow the creative juices to flow, continue to write everyday. Apart form writing, check what else brings you joy, on a day to day basis consciously spend time doing things that bring you joy. Enthusiasm/energy for life comes from your joy list. I am listing so many things because you mentioned you are not enjoying your job. I want you to arrive at a place where you enjoy your job( it pays your bills and takes care of your family) and continue to work on stuff you are passionate about. It can be done by living a little consciously and joyously, a little shift in the mindset can do wonders!!
All the very best!!