Writers & Authors
opening up the world to imagination
What is an author or writer?
Writers and authors create ideas and content through their imagination by expressing it into books, magazines, movies, songs, television scripts, blogs and any other type of media for other people to enjoy.
A Typical Day
- Writing, editing, proofreading
- Seeking publishing contracts
- Communicating with other professional writers/editors
- Presenting drafts to clients for feedback
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
Working Conditions
- Hours depend on the writer and the work itself
- Can work at home, office, or anywhere where there is a computer
- Freelance writers spend a number of hours to meet deadlines
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Education
Recommended:
- Must have Bachelor's degree in order to have full time job
- Having good writing skills
- Degree in English, journalism, or other communications
Minimum:
- Some writers have little or no education
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National Salary
- Average pay is about 60,250 dollars
- Industry arts, entertainment, and recreation is about 59,290
- Beginning salary is about 30,652
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
Nebraska Salary
- Average salary is 44,480
- Lincoln has a higher salary with about 52,000
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
Job Outlook (Nationally and Nebraska)
- Slower than other occupations
- Grow at about 2% rate
- Demand for writers who have multimedia and online experience is growing
- Freelance writers find work in newspapers, magazines, journal publishers, and writing books
- Nebraska employment rate ranges between 150-390
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
Similar Careers Requiring More Education
- Technical writers
- Public Relations Specialists
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.
Similar Careers Requiring Less Education
- Announcers
- Photographers
- Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.