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Careers / Creative Writers - Authors, Poets & Lyricists

Job Description


	Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Writers and Editors

Most jobs in this occupation require a college degree in communications, journalism, or English, although a degree in a technical subject may be useful for technical-writing positions. The outlook for most writing and editing jobs is expected to be competitive because many people are attracted to the occupation. Online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring the demand for writers and editors, especially those with Web experience.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Writers and authors
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	8,790
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	7,260
Radio and Television Broadcasting	3,100
Motion Picture and Video Industries	2,340
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	2,140
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,360
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,220
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,190
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,130
Grantmaking and Giving Services	1,130

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Title: "Writers and Editors"

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