Writers just know they want to write - it's a feeling we're born with - I think. Nothing else seems natural for some of us, so the decision to pursue a career as a professional writer is easy.
However, it can be more difficult for writers to determine exactly what type of writing we want to do for a living.
Some factors for you to consider include:
- potential financial rewards
- prospective job openings
- personal preferences
- individual skills
For a comprehensive list of careers for writers, you should read Glossary of Jobs by John Hewitt in my subtopic Articles
I believe you should think about a few things before choosing your career.
- Research industry statistics (for information like salaries, job openings etc.) See my previous article What You May Not Learn In College for links to related data.
- Assess your abilities and interests accurately.
- Examine the qualifications necessary for each writing job.
- Consider your monetary goals and the salaries of different careers.
Below are some possible employers seeking to hire writers for a variety of positions.
- Advertising or Copy Writers - Ad agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations, radio, tv companies
- Assistant Editor, Columnist, Copy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Assistant, Journalist, Managing Editor - Newspapers, Magazines, other Print or Online Publications
- Author, Acquisitions Editor, Ghost Writer, Literary Agent, Agent's Assistant, Manuscript Evaluator, Manuscript Reader, Scriptwriter, Translator - Book Publishers, Publishing Companies, Literary Agencies, TV & Film Producers,
- English Teacher, Writing/Reading Tutor, Writing Instructor, Writing Professor- Public Schools, Private Institutions, Colleges, Universities
- Lecturer, Monologist, Storyteller, Writing Consultant- Schools, Private Businesses
- Public Relations Writer, Publicity Writers - Public Relations Agencies, Colleges/Universities, Corporations, Private Businesses, Non-profit Organizations
- Press Agent, Speechwriter - Government Institutions, Public Officials, Celebrities
- Technical Editor, Technical Writer - Private Businesses, Corporations, Retail Companies
See my subtopics Professional Associations and
Freelancing & Job Resources
for more related resources.
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