What should be the parameter to select someone as "Proficient writer"?

Proficiency in any field be it in the realm of art or writing or any such creative arts, the key factor or measuring rod is CONSISTENCY. A spark now. a promising note once in a Blue moon cannot Judge one's proficiency

 Here I will mention my own experience. I'm a self made artist. People around me used to pat my shoulder for my good work. Of course this has boosted my morale. It took years of hard work to prove my proficiency in my chosen field. Ultimately it was my Art that landed me in a Public sector Steel Pant which is located in Vizag has offered me a post of a Visualizer in the Public relations department. In this process they brushed away my essential criteria for the selection of such a post. Why they waived away all the set norms ? They waived away because the have seen my consistency. They were very much convinced that my art is not Just flash in the pan.

"Proficiency in any field be it in the realm of art or writing or any such creative arts, the key factor or measuring rod is CONSISTENCY. A spark now. a promising note once in a Blue moon cannot Judge one's proficiency"

I truly agreed with you. For me writing is an "art", just showing off the vocabulary power and big big words is not writing. One should talk to their readers, one should show his/her emotions and touch one's heart with their writing. And these all takes long time to get acknowledge in a group of good writers.  

I'm in total agreement with you.

Can you call someone a "Proficient writer" just in his/her few post? Or will you give him/her enough time to prove himself to be called as "Proficient writer".

This is what the argument happened with me. I was associated with some other website as a freelance writer. The website selected a person as Proficient Writer" who just joined and not even completed one month to that site. Later it came out that his most of the content was not his own and genuine, still the person enjoying being with that "badge". Interestingly, there were so many better writer than him was ignored!

So, my question is that should admin misuse their power to select someone with such acknowledgment? Yes, there may be some policy but ignoring other members those who were genuine writer was right? 

In an internet world and freelance writer group how could you select someone as "Proficient writer"?

I request an honest response from our members. 

When a site awards , it is based on what the members have uploaded on the site ...I agree with you that there are many members who either copy paste or make clever copies of online contents rather than write on their own and become better at writing ...these days there are many software through which a copied content can be detected but I doubt if a clever copy can be detected ? However, it is the responsibility of both the administrator and the members to keep the site free of copied content . When I started writing in 2005 to a British article writing site I realised how raw and inexperienced I was and it was with the help of many members and very helpful moderators that I learnt to write according to the required guidelines ..Some people may think they are great writers but having read some of the articles on International sites, I feel that I have a long way to go ... The more willing you are to learn and be humble , the better it is to develop and fine tune your writing skills..

Proficiency is something that needs constant cultivation. It may be any field. To acquire proficiency you need three" D" factors Devotion. Dedication and Determination..

usha manohar wrote:

Can you call someone a "Proficient writer" just in his/her few post? Or will you give him/her enough time to prove himself to be called as "Proficient writer".

This is what the argument happened with me. I was associated with some other website as a freelance writer. The website selected a person as Proficient Writer" who just joined and not even completed one month to that site. Later it came out that his most of the content was not his own and genuine, still the person enjoying being with that "badge". Interestingly, there were so many better writer than him was ignored!

So, my question is that should admin misuse their power to select someone with such acknowledgment? Yes, there may be some policy but ignoring other members those who were genuine writer was right? 

In an internet world and freelance writer group how could you select someone as "Proficient writer"?

I request an honest response from our members. 

 

When a site awards , it is based on what the members have uploaded on the site ...I agree with you that there are many members who either copy paste or make clever copies of online contents rather than write on their own and become better at writing ...these days there are many software through which a copied content can be detected but I doubt if a clever copy can be detected ? However, it is the responsibility of both the administrator and the members to keep the site free of copied content . When I started writing in 2005 to a British article writing site I realised how raw and inexperienced I was and it was with the help of many members and very helpful moderators that I learnt to write according to the required guidelines ..Some people may think they are great writers but having read some of the articles on International sites, I feel that I have a long way to go ... The more willing you are to learn and be humble , the better it is to develop and fine tune your writing skills..

 

 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I too believe the same. I am in writing world since 2012 and I know my limitations. I just try to be simple and genuine and I know I have long-long way to go. In fact I am still a learner and so much have to learn from you people. 

Yes. That's the point. Learning is not one day affair. Learning starts from the cradle and goes until the grave yard. Work ...Work.. and Work alone will lead to excellence. There are no short cuts.

Jeets wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

Can you call someone a "Proficient writer" just in his/her few post? Or will you give him/her enough time to prove himself to be called as "Proficient writer".

This is what the argument happened with me. I was associated with some other website as a freelance writer. The website selected a person as Proficient Writer" who just joined and not even completed one month to that site. Later it came out that his most of the content was not his own and genuine, still the person enjoying being with that "badge". Interestingly, there were so many better writer than him was ignored!

So, my question is that should admin misuse their power to select someone with such acknowledgment? Yes, there may be some policy but ignoring other members those who were genuine writer was right? 

In an internet world and freelance writer group how could you select someone as "Proficient writer"?

I request an honest response from our members. 

 

When a site awards , it is based on what the members have uploaded on the site ...I agree with you that there are many members who either copy paste or make clever copies of online contents rather than write on their own and become better at writing ...these days there are many software through which a copied content can be detected but I doubt if a clever copy can be detected ? However, it is the responsibility of both the administrator and the members to keep the site free of copied content . When I started writing in 2005 to a British article writing site I realised how raw and inexperienced I was and it was with the help of many members and very helpful moderators that I learnt to write according to the required guidelines ..Some people may think they are great writers but having read some of the articles on International sites, I feel that I have a long way to go ... The more willing you are to learn and be humble , the better it is to develop and fine tune your writing skills..

 

 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and I too believe the same. I am in writing world since 2012 and I know my limitations. I just try to be simple and genuine and I know I have long-long way to go. In fact I am still a learner and so much have to learn from you people. 

 

I guess it is best to be simple and write from the heart rather than write in flowery language that you cannot handle after a while...We all are learners and with each article we write we learn something new..The truly great writers never say they are great etc etc ...I like to read up articles written by British writers since their writing style and language is immaculate...They have a great command over the language besides being very correct in grammar and structure and that's where most of us Indian writers fall short !

Humility and the feeling that what they achieved is small and what they have to achieve is big will make one gain proficiency.

A writer is expected to be original. Copying and pasting will not contribute to Proficiency. Yes it contributes to Plagiarism.

rambabu wrote:

A writer is expected to be original. Copying and pasting will not contribute to Proficiency. Yes it contributes to Plagiarism.

 

 

 

 

I agree with you. I was referring post that asked the requirements to become a Proficient writer. In that context I said Proficiency in writing warrants for originality.

 

I think we are diverting from the main topic. My main question is how come one can be selected "Proficient writer" in such a short terms (within a month). Or the selector having different policy in their mind, just to please a new member? It is totally a biased selection if it happened in group of hundred freelance writer those who write with their heart.

I don't think so. we are well within the scope of the thread. And many suggested including me that Proficiency in writing cannot be decided over a short period. It takes a lot of time and consistent efforts to decide the proficiency in writing. I'm sure i made myself clear. If some body decides one's proficiency in a short period, it is a classic example of violation of  the rules.

Jeets wrote:

I think we are diverting from the main topic. My main question is how come one can be selected "Proficient writer" in such a short terms (within a month). Or the selector having different policy in their mind, just to please a new member? It is totally a biased selection if it happened in group of hundred freelance writer those who write with their heart.

The only person able to respond to your query would be the administrator of the site you are referring to...I doubt if any individual would twist rules just to please one member. If that is the case then it is not worth contributing and wasting your time on that site ..

When you yourself are in a doubt Whether the selector has a different policy, you cannot jump to hasty conclusions. I felt it would have been far better had you cleared your doubt from the selector himself. I don't think the selector would refuse to talk to you.

Proficiency of a writer is decided based on the quality of his articles in that site. He should prove his talent by publishing genuine articles that have some sparks of brilliance. Admin and editors of that site are the judges who follow some definite policy of that site to select the proficient writer.  Other members are just readers or viewers. In case you or the other members find any injustice, it is better you bring it into the notice of the Admin. If it is a clear favoritism, and you don’t get justice, just quit. 

Exactly. I too feel that the poster should have a direct contact with the selector. It's not good to have a doubt and jump to  hasty conclusions.

Dear Members, thank you for your responses. I had been associated with that site for almost three year. So, yes I knew all policies and rules. The site encouraged the new members those who have good knowledge about writing. And this is well accepted by all seniors but when they selected "Proficient writer" to a new member who has not even proved himself to the site with his writing, I did questioned to the selector and had long argument. Later when some seniors and well reputed writers supported me, the administrations woke up. Now they started acknowledging other old and good writers with proficient badges. After that, exactly I did as some of you have suggested. I quit the site.

Yet, this question was running in my mind and so I thought to put it in front of you.

Here I would like to mentioned about me that I never jump to any conclusion because I know this is writing world, what you are saying or writing is itself a proof. 

Once again Thank you all for your support and suggestions.