GeeksforGeeks, a widely recognized platform for computer science enthusiasts, provides a great opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and contribute to the vast knowledge base it offers.
By contributing as a technical content writer at GeeksforGeeks, individuals can share their expertise, build their personal brand, and make a positive impact in the tech community by helping others learn and grow in their technical journey.
In this blog, we will explore some valuable tips and strategies to help you excel in technical content writing at GeeksforGeeks.
What is Technical Content Writing?
Technical content writing is a specialized form of writing that focuses on communicating complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner. The aim of technical content writing at GeeksforGeeks is to provide valuable learning resources and help readers understand and master complex technical concepts. Writers strive to explain intricate subjects in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, making use of code snippets, diagrams, illustrations, and examples to enhance comprehension.
GeeksforGeeks follows a rigorous review process for submitted articles to maintain the quality and accuracy of the content. Once approved, the articles are published on the GeeksforGeeks website, reaching a vast audience of learners and professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and practical insights.
How to write articles on GeeksforGeeks?
To write the articles on GeeksforGeeks, you need to visit the Write Portal and start writing your article under the “Write an Article” section. But before you write, you need to Sign up for an account on GeeksforGeeks portal.
For New Topics
Once you have visited the Write Portal, click “Write an Article” after which you will be redirected to a new page called Add new, where you can start writing your article.
Here add your Post Title, and then write your main content in the below empty box. You can also add the Categories and Tags to your article for faster review process.
For Topics to be Picked from Portal
If you don’t have any topic to write, you can go to the “Pick Article” tab from left tabbar, and pick your topic of choice to write the article.
Once, you have picked the topic, follow the same procedure discussed above.
General Guidelines for Authors
Plagiarism of content from other websites or resources is highly discouraged.
The Amount paid per Article will be the best as per industry standards and will depend upon the content and quality of your article.
The articles with these tags or similar are not eligible for Remuneration: Experiences (Working, Admission and Campus), Placements, and Internships.
Publication of an article is a multi-stage process, and it takes a minimum of 7 working days for an article to get published, in general. If your article does not get published within 7 days, kindly raise a query on Contact Us regarding the publication of your article.
Benefits of Writing at GeeksforGeeks
There are various benefits of doing technical content writing at GeeksforGeeks. Some of the considerable benefits of Technical Content Writing as as below:
Experience certificate for all the duration you’ll work
Flexible work hours and workload
Bridge the gap of your career break (if any)
If selected, you can continue for as much duration as you want
New skills development and Work-Life balance
You’ll be paid well for the content that you write
Allows you to connect and share your skills with others across the world
Remuneration
For Articles: The Pay Range may Vary Between INR 300 – 1200 Per Article Published on GeeksforGeeks.
For Improvements: For any improvements and additions to existing articles published on the Website
DS/Algo – Rs.100/-
Others – Rs.50/-
Once at least 1 of your articles or 1 improvement is published, you need to apply for remuneration from this link.
Technical Content Writer Internship at GeeksforGeeks
The technical content writing internship is available to all students who’re currently enrolled or studying in any institute. Students who are good at writing articles and at the same time knowledgeable enough to write about a particular topic with some good research practices, then they should apply.
The internship will help you to expand your knowledge of the preferred topic or domain and also add great value to your resume that eventually gives you an edge over others during placements.
Where to apply for the Technical Content Writing Internship?
Any student can apply for the internship program by visiting their GeeksforGeeks write portal- ‘Work with Us‘ section.
Application Process
The details for the selection process for Technical Content Writing Internship at GeeksforGeeks are very simple:
Firstly, you need to write 1 article or improve 1 article on a topic of your area of interest and submit the articles on write.geeksforgeeks.org. In case, if you have already written at least 1 article, you can directly click on Apply Here tab.
If you are not sure about which topic to write about, then you can opt to choose a topic from here. Here, we have a pool of topics from which you can choose and write as per your interest. Please ensure that you write on those topics which are not published on GeeksforGeeks already.
Make sure your first 1 article should not under these categories or similar types:
Function or Method
Difference Between
Interview Experiences
Once your first article is published, go to their internship portal https://write.geeksforgeeks.org/internship, and apply for the Internship, after which you will be able to download your internship e-signed Offer Letter.
What will be the duration of the internship program?
GeeksforGeeks offer the following internship periods at your convenience: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months.
Benefits and Perks:
Certificate of Completion that boosts your resume.
Remuneration
In-Office Internship opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who can Write/Contribute?
Ans. Anyone can contribute at GeeksforGeeks as it is open to all those who have a passion to learn and help others by sharing their knowledge.
Can I write another article on the existing topic?
Ans. No, you always need to remember that if you write and submit an article based on the same or already existing topic, then it will not be accepted.
That’s all folks! Hope you have understood the complete process and information about Technical content writing at GeeksforGeeks.