Writing is a way of becoming an authority in a field. Authors are perceived as knowing their fields and thus having a position within the respective field of endeavor. This is an important way to gain credentials for yourself within any given field. The ability to write on many topics can help you in many ways. A list of articles written or a book published is a strong credential in a r┼╜sum┼╜ or Personal History Sheet. You can turn the research on a new product idea into the opportunity to write about the subject for trade publications, newsletters and other sources that may readily accept your work. Some of these particular writing outlets pay for articles while others generally don't. Good writing is still essential (even without being paid for it), because no one wants to be bored with an article. But creative writing is fairly easy when your subject is thoroughly researched. A body of articles will soon become a powerful credential that may enable you to get paid for articles and even publish your own book on the topic.
Teaching is just a stepping-stone away from writing. Teaching requires getting up in front of people and talking, but you should become accustomed to doing some public speaking for your Dog & Pony shows and other presentations. This experience directly relates to teaching in your subject area. A teaching credential
is a powerful tool that can be used to open many doors of opportunity. You can teach a topic related to your invention, or you can teach the skills a person needs to operate in the field of the invention. Teaching is a credential that shows you have mastered that particular topic and can now impart it to others.
