Why writers should code

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A writer’s job is to understand language, the mechanics of words, sentences and structures and how they convey meaning. As writers increasingly operate in the digital space, their stories are intermingled with another language: coding.

If the medium is the message, writers should also have an intimate knowledge of the platforms and devices they are using in order to better understand the symbiotic relationship between the two. 

Learning to code can enchance the quality of the presentation of your writing, but it can also boost your profile in the competitive profession.  In How to build a portfolio career, Sam Cooney editor-in-chief and publisher of literary magazine The Lifted Brow said having a broad skill set will assist you to secure work in a competitive industry.